New York Islanders (9-10-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (8-13-3, in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Montreal Canadiens after Simon Holmstrom scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Montreal has an 8-13-3 record overall and a 5-5-2 record in home games. The Canadiens have a -24 scoring differential, with 68 total goals scored and 92 conceded.
New York has a 5-5-4 record on the road and a 9-10-6 record overall. The Islanders have a 2-3-2 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.
The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. The Islanders won the previous meeting 4-3 in a shootout. Holmstrom scored two goals in the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Cole Caufield has 16 goals and six assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
Kyle Palmieri has 10 goals and 10 assists for the Islanders. Anders Lee has scored six goals with four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 4-5-1, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 4.8 penalties and 12.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
Islanders: 3-4-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.4 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.
Islanders: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.