The New York Islanders (14-7-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference) visit the Montreal Canadiens (12-13-4, 14th) in conference action on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
New York lost in a shootout at home its last time out on December 15 against the Boston Bruins 5-4, losing the shootout 2-1 to finish off the defeat.
Montreal lost at home 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 13 in its most recent game, falling 4-3 in a shootout.