This is a 10* BOOKIEKILLER on the Islanders.

It's a big game for New York here. I'd argue that it's the biggest game of the season for the Islanders, who currently sit in ninth spot in the Eastern conference standings, two games behind Florida.

Tampa is in sixth spot, with four total games remaining. The Lightning have 94 points, while the Rangers are in fifth with 101, tied with Toronto. Pittsburgh is in seventh with 86.

The Lightning of course don't want to go into the playoffs on a losing streak, but Tampa is already locked in to a first round matchup with Toronto.

But it's do or die time for the Islanders, who are clinging on to a wildcard spot.

New York also plays with the immediate revenge factor after losing 5-0 in Tampa Bay on Saturday. The Isles then lost 2-1 at Carolina on Sunday.

The Lighting come in fatigued here as well after a 6-2 loss at New York just last night.

The Islanders hold the second wild card spot in the East, but barely. I think they can rebound here from that shutout loss in Tampa, as note that New York is 7-3 in in its last ten in trying to avenge a shutout loss against an opponent.

In fact, to say this is a "revenge" game would be a bit of an understatement, as the Lightning have won six straight regular-season meetings in this series.

This one means a lot to the Islanders. The Penguins are right behind them and they simply can't afford another loss.

I say New York rallies big time at home and the Lighthing throw in the white towel early.

Lay the short price, the play is the ISLANDERS.

Good luck, NP