New York plays Ottawa, seeks 6th straight win
New York Islanders (6-3-0, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (2-6-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Islanders take on Ottawa.
Ottawa finished 29-47-6 overall and 17-32-3 in Eastern Conference action during the 2018-19 season. The Senators scored 3.0 goals per game while allowing opponents to average 3.7 last season.
New York finished 48-27-7 overall and 30-17-5 in Eastern Conference play in the 2018-19 season. The Islanders scored 2.7 goals per game while allowing opponents to average 2.3 last season.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
Senators Injuries: None listed.
Islanders Injuries: None listed.
