St. Louis Blues (6-9-6, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (12-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the St. Louis Blues after Maxim Shabanov’s two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Islanders’ 5-0 win.

New York is 12-7-2 overall and 4-3-1 at home. The Islanders are ninth in NHL play with 88 total penalties (averaging 4.2 per game).

St. Louis is 6-9-6 overall and 3-4-2 on the road. The Blues have a 2-3-1 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

Saturday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has scored 14 goals with 11 assists for the Islanders. Kyle Palmieri has two goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

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