Arizona Coyotes (5-2-1, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (5-3-0, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Uniondale, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Arizona after the Islanders defeated Columbus 3-2 in overtime.
New York finished 48-27-7 overall and 24-13-4 at home in the 2018-19 season. The Islanders averaged 28.8 shots per game last season on the way to scoring 2.7 goals per game.
Arizona went 39-35-8 overall during the 2018-19 season while going 19-18-4 on the road. Goalies for the Coyotes recorded six shutouts last season while compiling a .913 save percentage.
The matchup Thursday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
Islanders Injuries: None listed.
Coyotes Injuries: None listed.
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