Nashville Predators (44-28-4, fourth in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (34-27-15, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders head into a matchup against the Nashville Predators as winners of three consecutive games.
New York has a 34-27-15 record overall and a 17-10-10 record in home games. The Islanders have an 8-8-7 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
Nashville is 44-28-4 overall and 22-12-3 on the road. The Predators are 20-9-1 in games they convert at least one power play.
Saturday's game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Predators won the last matchup 3-1. Filip Forsberg scored two goals in the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has 32 goals and 34 assists for the Islanders. Mathew Barzal has three goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Forsberg has 43 goals and 44 assists for the Predators. Roman Josi has scored five goals and added nine assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 5-5-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.2 penalties and 6.7 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
Predators: 7-3-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.9 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Islanders: Scott Mayfield: out for season (lower-body).
Predators: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
