The New Jersey Devils (34-33-4) take on the New York Islanders (30-25-15) Sunday evening as both teams attempt to hang onto their slim playoff hopes. Puck drop at UBS Arena is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Devils vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New Jersey was defeated 5-2 in Newark by the Ottawa Senators Saturday night, dropping its playoff chances to 4.6% heading into Sunday’s slate. The Devils have defeated the Islanders twice this season already, with both games resulting in a 5-4 finish.
The Islanders improved their playoff chances to 13.1% after taking down the Winnipeg Jets at home Saturday night 6-3, which snapped a 6-game losing streak. C Matt Barzal, the team leader in points (73), recorded a goal and 2 assists in the win.
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