Islanders vs. Devils: Crucial Battle for Position in Metropolitan Division Rankings

Sunday, April 14th, 2024

In a Metropolitan Division clash, the New York Islanders, occupying the third spot with a 37-27-16 record, square off against the New Jersey Devils, who are in seventh position with a 38-38-5 tally.

The Devils, boasting a record that includes 11 wins, 12 losses, and 2 ties within their division, have a less favorable performance in games where they incur more penalties, holding a 10-16-4 record.

The Islanders, on the other hand, have a successful overall performance of 37 wins, 27 losses, and 16 ties, including a division record of 11-7-6. They excel when netting at least three goals, with a remarkable record of 33-5-11 in those instances.

The upcoming game marks the fourth meeting of the season between the two sides, with the Devils previously securing a 4-0 victory in their last encounter.

Jesper Bratt stands out for the Devils with a notable 27 goals and 56 assists, complemented by Timo Meier's recent surge of five goals and five assists in the last ten games.

Leading the charge for the Islanders, Brock Nelson has scored 31 goals alongside 33 assists, with Kyle Palmieri contributing five goals and four assists over his last ten appearances.

Recently, the Devils have been scoring an average of 3.2 goals and committing nearly 4.9 penalties across their last ten games, while allowing three goals per game. The team also averages 5.1 assists during this span.

Conversely, the Islanders have a ten-game average of 2.5 goals, 4.1 assists, and 2.3 penalties, demonstrating a strong defensive effort by limiting their opponents to two goals per game.

On the injury front, the Devils are missing

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