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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (27-17-9) visit the New York Islanders (27-23-7) in a Metropolitan Division matchup Friday. Face-off from UBS Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Pittsburgh won 3-1 Tuesday at San Jose, covering as a -171 favorite. It was the Penguins’ 3rd win in their last 5 games. They are 5-5 in their last 10, along with a 5-5 record against the spread (ATS).

New York is on a cold streak, recently losing as a -200 home favorite to Ottawa 3-2 in a SO Tuesday. The loss was their 3rd straight and 6th in the last 10 games.

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Penguins at Islanders odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:51 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Islanders -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-280) | Islanders -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Penguins at Islanders projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (16-5-5, 2.65 GAA, .921 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (17-17-5, 2.40 GAA, .923 SV%)

Jarry last started in a 2-1 OT loss on Jan. 22 vs. New Jersey before getting injured and missing significant time. In that loss he allowed 2 goals on 25 shots for an SV% of .920 in his 61 minutes of playing time.

Sorokin saw his last action in Tuesday’s loss to Ottawa. He allowed 2 goals on 34 shots for an SV% of .941 in that 3-2 SO loss.

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Penguins at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Islanders 2, Penguins 1

Moneyline

LEAN ISLANDERS (-115).

New York, despite being the slightly worse team, has a good chance to come away with the win here. New York won 5-1 in the 1st meeting of this 4-game season series and look to take this game vs. a divisional opponent that has been terrible in divisional games. Pittsburgh is 0-6 in their last 6 against their division and 1-5 in their last 6 following a win.

Puck line/Against the spread

LEAN PENGUINS +1.5 (-280).

Pittsburgh should make this a close game despite their recent ATS mediocrity and struggles within the division. Both these teams are very similar and it is hard to consistently blow out a team that is very similar to yours and the Islanders already have a blowout win against Pittsburgh. I’m not a fan of betting on such a heavy favorite so feel free to avoid this bet, if you do bet I would suggest a wager to win half a unit.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (+105).

The Under is slightly safer for both teams of late. The Under is 4-1 in the Islanders last 5 vs. the Eastern Conference and is 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2+ goals in the previous game. For Pittsburgh the Under is 9-1-2 in their last 12 vs. the Metropolitan division and 5-1-2 in their last 8 Friday games.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (19-9-5) travel to meet the New York Islanders (19-14-2) at UBS Arena Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Penguins vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins are coming off a 4-3 loss in overtime at home against the Carolina Hurricanes before the holiday break, and Pittsburgh is 1-1-1 in the past 3 games following a 7-game win streak.

This is the first of 4 regular-season meetings between these Metropolitan Division foes. The Penguins won 2 of the 3 meetings last season, including a 1-0 win Nov. 26, 2021 at New York in the lone meeting at UBS.

The Islanders picked up a 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers Friday night on the Island, a rare win after entering play just 1-3-2 in the previous 6 contests.

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Penguins at Islanders odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Islanders +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins -1.5 (+180) | Islanders +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Penguins at Islanders projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (15-3-4, 2.67 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Ilya Sorokin (11-11-1, 2.37 GAA, .925 SV%, 3 SO)

Jarry has been red-hot lately, allowing 3 or fewer goals in 11 of his past 12 starts. He is an impressive 7-0-1 with a 2.25 GAA and .931 SV% in 8 starts in the month of December.

Sorokin stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced in a 5-1 win over the Panthers prior to the holiday break, stopping a personal 0-6-1 skid across his previous 7 starts and 8 appearances. He has been the victim of a lack of offensive support lately, however, including a hard-luck 1-0 loss in a shootout at Colorado Dec. 19.

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Penguins at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 3, Islanders 2

Moneyline

The PENGUINS (-130) are the lean, as Pittsburgh has just been more consistent lately. Jarry will match Sorokin in the net, and the Pittsburgh offense will be able to provide a little more support in this hotly contested game inside the Metro.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Islanders +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too expensive if you’d like a little insurance on the home team.

New York has been shut out twice in the past 7 games, and it’s feast or famine on offense. The Isles have just been too inconsistent lately.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is a low number but a good play at even-money with 2 solid backstops at both ends.

The Under is 5-1-2 in the past 8 games overall for the Penguins, while going 6-1 in the past 7 games inside the division.

While the Over is 4-1-1 in the past 6 games overall for the Islanders, the Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 at home, and 5-2 in the past 7 following a win.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (42-22-10) take a short trip to face the New York Islanders (33-29-9) Tuesday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Penguins vs. Islanders odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Penguins snapped a four-game losing skid last time out as C Sidney Crosby had a superstar moment with an overtime winner against the Nashville Predators Saturday. Pittsburgh has been mired in a rough stretch against mostly playoff foes and has won just three of its last 10 games.

The Islanders were left without a paddle in a 6-1 loss at the St. Louis Blues Friday. New York has been playing inspired hockey of late, going 6-4 in its last 10 games against some good teams.

Penguins at Islanders odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Islanders +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penguins -1.5 (+185) | Islanders +1.5 (-260)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Penguins at Islanders projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (33-18-6, 2.41 GAA, .919 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Ilya Sorokin (23-14-7, 2.27 GAA, .927 SV%, 6 SO)

Jarry has lost five games in a row in what has to be a concerning trend after he had a late-season swoon last year. He’s 0-4 with a 3.60 GAA and a .896 SV% in April. If you have any aspirations of going deep into the playoffs, you need your goalie to perform better. This could be a “get-right” game for him as he shut out the Isles, saving 25 shots, in his only appearance against them this year.

Sorokin was great in his return from injury in a 2-1 upset over the Carolina Hurricanes Friday. He stopped 20 of 21 shots he saw. He was also great in a tough-luck loss to the Pens earlier this season, stopping 29 of 30 shots in a 1-0 loss.

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Penguins at Islanders odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 2, Islanders 1

Money line

These two teams battled to a 1-0 finish in November, and this feels like another low-scoring affair. Pittsburgh’s recent struggles have resulted in a great price. Roll with the PENGUINS (-120).

Against the spread

There’s no value on the puck line as Pittsburgh’s offense hasn’t been reliable, nor has their netminder. PASS.

Over/Under

There isn’t a lot of data to shift this one either way. The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 between these teams in New York, but Pittsburgh’s offense isn’t in the same stratosphere as those previous teams. Penguins C Evgeni Malkin is serving a four-game suspension for cross-checking and will not be a participant. LEAN UNDER 5.5 (-110).

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders Game 6 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders Game 6 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders play Game 6 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Islanders odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins have dropped the past two games to fall into a 3-2 series hole, and now they have to play on the road trying to extend their season. They won on the Island in Game 3, 5-4, so they can do it.

The Islanders scratched out a 3-2 double-overtime victory in Pittsburgh in Game 5 as Pens netminder Tristan Jarry misplayed a puck, and Josh Bailey pounced on it for the winning goal.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Islanders -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins +1.5 (-300) | Islanders -1.5 (+230)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +120 | U: -145)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (25-9-3, 2.75 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ilya Sorokin (13-6-3, 2.17 GAA, .918 SV%, 3 SO)

Jarry will look to respond favorably after his misplay in 2OT, and he will have to, as the Penguins are on the brink. They have to win the next two games to stay alive and advance.

Sorokin has started three games in this series, and the rookie has won all three outings. He is 3-0-0 with a 1.66 GAA and .951 SV% in his first-ever NHL postseason.

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Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 3, Penguins 2

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-110) are the play in Game 6 in their barn as they look to push the Penguins (-110) to the handshake line. Sorokin has emerged as the go-to backstop allowing just three goals across 140:51 in his past two starts.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Penguins +1.5 (-300) will cost you three times your potential return if you want a little bit of insurance, and that’s just not a good investment or long-term betting strategy to hit high lines like that. You can’t trust the Islanders -1.5 (+230) in this spot, either, as it should be a close one, potentially another game that requires overtime.

AVOID, and just play the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-145) is the play here. The Islanders aren’t likely take a lot of chances and allow the Penguins a chance at odd-man rushes the other way. And the Pens should be a little tight as they play for their playoff lives.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders Game 4 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins Game 4 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders play Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Islanders odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins picked up a 5-4 victory in Game 3, thanks to a wild third period. Pittsburgh benefited from a Brandon Tanev winner with just 3:36 to go in regulation after a seesaw third period.

The Islanders have been on the short end of each of the past two games after winning 4-3 in overtime in Game 1. They secured home-ice advantage after that win but gave it back after Game 3.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Penguins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Islanders -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins -1.5 (+225) | Islanders +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (25-9-3, 2.75 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Semyon Varlamov (19-11-4, 2.04 GAA, .929 SV%, 7 SO)

Jarry stopped 26 of 30 shots in Thursday’s 5-4 win, and he has allowed nine goals on 109 shots for a .917 SV% so far in the series.

Varlamov has coughed up seven goals on 72 shots in a pair of losses since Ilya Sorokin picked up the OT win in Game 1. Barry Trotz will likely have Varlamov on a short leash in this one, with rookie waiting in the wings at the first sign of trouble.

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Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 4, Penguins 3

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-110) are worth playing lightly, as they look to get back on track after a disappointing Game 3 setback. All three games in this series have been nail-biters, and Game 4 shouldn’t be any different.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Islanders +1.5 (-275) is super expensive, as New York will cost you nearly three times your potential return.

It seems like a slam-dunk play, as all three games in the series have been decided by one goal. But it’s just too expensive, and not a good betting strategy over the long term.

AVOID, and just play the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (+115) is the way to go, and a nice value at plus-money. The Over has cashed in six of the past seven meetings in Uniondale. We saw nine total goals in Game 3, and the Over is 2-1 in the series so far.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders Game 3 odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins Game 3 odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders play Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Islanders odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Penguins scratched out two first-period goals in Game 2, and they hung on for the 2-1 victory to level the series after falling in overtime in the series opener.

The Islanders surprised the Pens in Game 1 in overtime, and it was just one of two victories across the past seven games dating back to May 1 in the regular season.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penguins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Islanders -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins -1.5 (+230) | Islanders +1.5 (-300)
  • Over/Under: 5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (25-9-3, 2.75 GAA, .909 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Semyon Varlamov (19-11-4, 2.04 GAA, .929 SV%, 7 SO)

Jarry turned aside 37 of the 38 shots he faced in Game 2, helping the Penguins square the series 1-1 before shifting to the Island for the next two games.

Varlamov missed Game 1 due to a lower-body injury, but he was back in Game 2. While he lost, he was impressive, making 43 saves on 45 shots in the 2-1 setback.

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Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 3, Penguins 2

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-110) are the pick in Game 3 in this coin-flip game. The books are expecting this one to be super close, and another overtime game wouldn’t be shocking here.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Islanders +1.5 (-300) will cost you three times your potential return if you are not confident in a straight-up win and want a little insurance. It’s just not worth it.

AVOID, and just play the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

TOTAL 5 (O: -135, U: +110) is not a recommended play, as I expect this total to come in right on the number. However, UNDER 5.5 (-160) will cost you a little extra on the alternate line, but that’s a better play.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-5-1) visit the New York Islanders (5-4-2) Thursday for a 7 p.m. puck drop. Below we analyze the Penguins-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:54 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penguins -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Islanders -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins -1.5 (+230) | Islanders +1.5 (-300)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (2-4-1, 3.95 GAA, .857 SV%) at Semyon Varlamov (5-2-1, 1.88 GAA, .932 SV%, 3 SO)

Jarry has allowed four goals in each of his past two starts, including the most recent meeting Saturday at this very same venue in a 4-3 loss. He made 22 saves on 26 shots, but he allowed a power-play goal to Islanders C Anders Lee with just 2:44 to go in regulation for the difference maker.

Varlamov started the season on fire with a pair of shutouts, but he went 0-2-1 with 11 goals allowed in three starts from Jan. 26-30. He has since bounced back, going 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .951 SV% in two February starts. Varlamov was on the winning end of Lee’s late heroics in Saturday’s game, making 28 saves against 31 shots.

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Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 4, Penguins 2

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-105) are a good bet in this home meeting against the Penguins as Varlamov has been a real difference maker. On the flip side, Jarry has struggled for the Pens. Head coach Mike Sullivan is giving Jarry a little bit of a longer leash, hoping the goaltender can work through his struggles and return to his All-Star form.

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Against the spread (ATS)

New York’s price of +1.5 (-300) is to chalky. However, the alternate line of ISLANDERS -1.5 (+260) is worth a small-unit play. The Isles are coming off a 2-0 win over the New York Rangers last time out, and three of their five wins also have covered the puck line. They’re a good play here as you can more than double your initial wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-105) is a risky play based on Varlamov but also a good play based on Jarry’s recent performances. As long as the Penguins can strike for at least two goals against the red-hot Varly, you should be OK for a successful Over ticket. Just go lightly.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-4-1) travel to meet the New York Islanders (3-4-2) at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Penguins-Islanders NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Penguins at Islanders: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Penguins -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Islanders -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Penguins -1.5 (+240) | Islanders +1.5 (-300)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Penguins at Islanders: Projected starting goalies

Tristan Jarry (2-3-1, .859 SV%, 3.92 GAA) vs. Semyon Varlamov (3-2-1, .924 SV%, 2.00 GAA, 2 SO)

Jarry hasn’t appeared since Jan. 28. Casey DeSmith started the most recent game for the Penguins, and then they were off for a couple of days due to a COVID-19 issue with the New Jersey Devils. Jarry hasn’t faced the Islanders since the 2017-18 season. He is 3-0-0 with a 1.62 GAA, .940 SV% and a shutout in three career starts against the Isles.

It’s been a tale of two seasons for Varlamov already. He went 3-0-0 with a 0.33 GAA and two shutouts in his first three starts, and he is 0-2-1 with an .855 SV% in his previous three outings. Last season against the Penguins he was 1-0-1 with a 3.84 GAA and .886 SV% in two outings.

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Penguins at Islanders: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Islanders 4, Penguins 3

Money line (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-105) are a good play at home against a Penguins side that is well-rested. New York is rested, too. The Isles haven’t played since Jan. 31 in Philadelphia, as the Buffalo Sabres were unable to travel for a two-game Tuesday-Thursday set due to COVID concerns.

The Isles went 0-3-2 on a brutal road trip, but return to home ice where they’re a perfect 2-for-2. Look for the home cooking to get the Isles going again.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Islanders +1.5 (-300) are far too expensive for the goal of insurance in the event of a loss on the spread. Three of their past four games were one-goal contests and they were on the short end of each.

In their three victories, two have also covered the puck line, although they haven’t hit a winner since Jan. 21 against New Jersey. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-120) is the trend for both teams lately, and the rust of having not played in a little while will also help keep the scoring low.

The Under is 4-1 in Pittsburgh’s past five overall, and the Under is 3-0-1 in New York’s past four at home. The Under is also 9-2-1 in the past 12 overall for the Isles.

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