The Islanders knocked off the Penguins on Friday but face the big bad Bruins on no days rest on Saturday. It was the first win for the Islanders in 4 tries. They have given up 17 goals in 4 games, far more than their usual season's average of 2.7 goals per game. After a three game losing streak the Bruins seem to be back on track, winning 3 of 4 games and allowing just 6 goals against in that period. The Bruins have the top defense and PP in the league. On offense, they far outscore the Islanders, who are 24th in goals for and 26th on the Power Play.
With Sorokin playing on Friday, Varlamov will be in net for the Islanders. He gave up 4 goals in his last appearance. The Bruins will likely start Ullmark (1.90 GA, .937 Sv%). He has been exceptional this season, and hasn't disappointed lately. The Islanders have had no success on the road lately, and are at some disadvantage having played on Friday. Off a 5-0 shutout against the Preds, I don't think the Bruins will be taking any prisoners again tomorrow night. Take the Bruins to win on the puck line at -1 1/2