The New York Islanders are 6-14-5 since the All-Star break to fall into last place in the Metropolitan Division. A loss here would officially eliminate the them from playoff contention, and that's exactly what I predict will happen.

The Florida Panthers have won three of four to move within three points of the Devils for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference and they're 19-6-1 over their last 26 games, a run that started with a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Jan 29.

Panthers are 6-0 in their last six road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Islanders are 1-6 in their last seven home games.

My selection is an 8* play on Florida Panthers.