The Detroit Red Wings plan on riding a
strong effort in their 4-0 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning when they face
the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum. The Red Wings kept pace with the
Boston Bruins who won today against the New York Rangers and remain 5 points
ahead. Game time is 5pm ET.
Last 10 Games
Detroit: 4-5-1, currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference & 3rd in the Atlantic Division with a 40-22-12 overall record.
New York
Islanders: 2-6-2, currently in 5th place in the Eastern
Conference & 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a 44-27-5
overall record.
VS. This Season
VS. This Season
1-1 tie.
VS. Last 5 Years
5-2 in favor of the New York Islanders.
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Expected Goaltenders
Detroit: Petr Mrazek (15-7-1)
New York Islanders: Jaroslav Halak (35-16-2)
New York Islanders: Jaroslav Halak (35-16-2)
Players To Watch
Detroit: Petr Mrazek looks to build on his strong outing against Tampa Bay and was solid after replacing Jimmy Howard in the Red Wings’ 6-4 loss to San Jose this past week. It is anticipated that Coach Mike Babcock will keep Howard out a few more games and continue to play Mrazek who is the better goalie during this crucial stretch of the regular season. Justin Abdelkader continues to find the net and has 6 points (4G, 2 A) in his past 5 games.
Detroit: Petr Mrazek looks to build on his strong outing against Tampa Bay and was solid after replacing Jimmy Howard in the Red Wings’ 6-4 loss to San Jose this past week. It is anticipated that Coach Mike Babcock will keep Howard out a few more games and continue to play Mrazek who is the better goalie during this crucial stretch of the regular season. Justin Abdelkader continues to find the net and has 6 points (4G, 2 A) in his past 5 games.
New York Islanders: Ryan Strome has 4 points (1G, 3A) in his past 5 games. He is 2nd in team scoring behind John Tavares with 47 points (15G, 32A).
Injuries*
Jonas Gustavsson (out, concussion)
Erik Cole (day-to-day, upper body injury)
Riley Sheahan (day-to-day, upper body injury)
New York Islanders: Mikhail Grabovski (out, concussion)
* As of March 28th