The New York Islanders (20-17-12) travel to meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (25-14-8) on Monday. Puck drop at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders suffered a 3-2 overtime loss at home against the Florida Panthers prior to the All-Star break on Jan. 27. New York limped into the hiatus with an 0-2-1 mark, while totaling 3 or fewer goals in 8 straight games. The Under is on a 5-2-1 run for the Isles.
The good news for New York is that top overall player C Mathew Barzal didn’t have to travel after taking part in the All-Star festivities over the weekend in Toronto.
More good news for New York is that D Ryan Pulock (lower body) was activated from the long-term injury reserve Saturday, so it appears he will be back Monday after a 24-game absence, but the team did also place D Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) and C Casey Cizikas (lower body) on LTIR, and it’s uncertain when either will return. C Kyle MacLean continues to fill Cizikas’ role on the checking line, when needed.