Islanders vs Senators predictions
When the New York Islanders hit the ice against the Ottawa Senators, all eyes are likely to be on Anders Lee and Bo Horvat. Lee, leading the team with 11 goals, has been a crucial part of the Islanders' offensive push. Given his form, it wouldn't be surprising to see him add to his tally, especially with Horvat setting him up. Speaking of Horvat, with his team-high 14 assists, he's shown that he can be the playmaker the Islanders need. In this matchup, Horvat's vision on the ice and ability to thread needle-like passes could be game changers.
Flipping over to the Ottawa Senators, Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle are pivotal players to keep an eye on, injury statuses permitting. Tkachuk, a consistent threat in front of the net with 13 goals to his name, is bound to be a handful if he is fit to play. Meanwhile, Stutzle, leading the Senators with an impressive 32 points, including 22 assists, has proved he's a formidable force when distributing the puck. His potential return could provide a significant boost.
Taking a stab at predicting the outcome, it feels like this could be the Islanders' game to turn the tide on their road woes. They have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season and might just have the edge with key players like Lee and Horvat showing strong forms. Moreover, the Senators’ uncertain injury situation with key scorers could tilt the ice in favor of the Islanders, at least for this meeting. So, I'm leaning towards a gritty Islanders win as they aim to break the shackles of their road game struggles. What do you think, could this be the game they turn it around?
