The NY Islanders are playing some of their best hockey right now. They have won 3 straight games, beating Dallas, Detroit and Boston. After tonight's game, they will embark on a West Coast road trip. That makes winning 4 straight imperative, as every point is precious right now.

The Blues did the Islanders a small favor last night as they beat the Flyers. (Philadelphia did get 1 point.) That means the Blues are playing 2 games in 2 days though. They lost 3-2 when they were in that situation last week. With the win over Boston, the Islanders are now 19-11 their last 30 games played in the month of March. Playing with 2 days rest, they will have more life in their legs than the Blues tonight. Expect them to avenge a 4-0 loss at St. Louis from a few weeks back.