Colorado Avalanche (19-1-6, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (14-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the New York Islanders after Nathan MacKinnon’s two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Avalanche’s 3-1 win.

New York is 14-10-3 overall and 6-6-2 in home games. The Islanders have an 8-2-0 record in games decided by one goal.

Colorado has an 8-1-4 record on the road and a 19-1-6 record overall. The Avalanche have gone 17-0-4 when scoring at least three goals.

The teams meet Thursday for the second time this season. The Avalanche won the last matchup 4-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mathew Barzal has seven goals and 11 assists for the Islanders. Bo Horvat has four goals and one assist over t

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