This game is a battle for a playoff spot so it will have the feel of a playoff game. Both teams need the game so expect a better defensive effort from both sides in this game. Sorokin will go for the Islanders who is excellent and the Flyers are going with Hart who is good with a GAA of 2.8 and a record of 12-9-2 with one shut out for the season. The Flyers are also third in penalty kills so expect a hard fought, low scoring battle along the boards with lots of hits. Goals will be at a premium in this one. Their last three games head to head have all been well under the total and so should this one. The Islanders are averaging 2.6 goals in their last five games and the Flyers are averaging 2.2 goals in their last five games. Take the Under.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders' last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders' last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games against NY Islanders. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.

Best bet: take the UNDER the Total.