The New York Islanders (23-21-5) wrap up a 2-game Canadian road trip Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators (20-23-3) at Canadian Tire Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Senators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders were bludgeoned 5-2 by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, losing by an identical score as their previous loss at home against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. The Isles are in the midst of a 1-6-3 tailspin.
The Senators were knocked around 5-1 by the Winnipeg Jets on home ice Saturday, and they’re also skidding lately. Ottawa has won just 2 of its last 8 games overall.
This is the 2nd game of 3 regular-season meetings. New York won 4-2 in Ottawa on Nov. 14 as the Under just came in.