This is an 8* SITUATIONAL TOP-SHELF SPECIAL on the Ducks PUCK-LINE.

The Islanders fell 3-1 here at home to the Panthers, and I think they'll have their hands full with this under the radar Ducks side.

Anaheim opened its season with a 5-4 OT win at home over the Kracken.

Remember, the Isles started last season by going 0-4-3 at home, which was a big reaon why they missed out on the playoffs.

John Gibson looked great in net for the Ducks despite allowing four goals, stopping 44 of 48 shots. Gibson won't have to worry about that here though facing the offensively-challenged Islanders today.

The Isles struggle at home last year and routinely "played down" to their level of their competition.

I expect a really tight battle here, so I'm grabbing the DUCKS on the PUCK-LINE.

Good luck, NP