The New York Islanders (37-27-16) are hoping to earn a playoff berth as they are set to take on the New Jersey Devils (38-38-5) Monday night. Puck drop from Prudential Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Islanders vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
New York will earn a postseason spot if it wins outright Monday, or it can get in with a point if the Montreal Canadiens (at Detroit) or the Boston Bruins (at Washington) help it out with a victory. The Devils have defeated the Islanders in all 3 prior meetings this season.
The Isles blew a 2-1 lead late in the 3rd period at Madison Square Garden vs. the New York Rangers and eventually lost 3-2 in the shootout Saturday, failing to cash as (+146) underdogs. It was the 1st defeat the Islanders have suffered in April, and they are 18-12-5 since coach Patrick Roy took over.
The Devils were blanked 1-0 in Philadelphia Saturday, failing to cash as (+113) road underdogs. This is the regular-season finale for the Devils.