New York Islanders (35-21-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (33-24-3, in the Pacific Division)<\/p>\n
Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST<\/p>\n
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Anaheim Ducks after Matthew Schaefer scored two goals in the Islanders’ 5-4 win against the Florida Panthers.<\/p>\n
Anaheim has a 20-9-1 record in home games and a 33-24-3 record overall. The Ducks have a 12-2-2 record when scoring a power-play goal.<\/p>\n
New York has a 35-21-5 record overall and an 18-11-3 record in road games. The Islanders have a +11 scoring differential, with 178 total goals scored and 167 given up.<\/p>\n
Wednesday’s game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Islanders won 5-2 in the previous meeting. Anders Lee led the Islanders with two goals.<\/p>\n
TOP PERFORMERS: Cutter Gauthier has 29 goals and 24 assists for the Ducks. Chris Kreider has five goals and three assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n
Bo Horvat has 25 goals and 17 assists for the Islanders. Schaefer has seven goals and three assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n
LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 7-3-0, averaging 3.4 goals, six assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.<\/p>\n
Islanders: 8-2-0, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.8 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.<\/p>\n
INJURIES: Ducks: None listed.<\/p>\n
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