The New Jersey Devils had a 6-2 lead going into the third period yesterday at home against the Florida Panthers, only to end up losing in OT, 7-6. If that isn’t demoralizing to an already pathetic season then what is? Today they will try to pick up the pieces when they host the New York Islanders in a matinée at Prudential Center. The Isles are on a roll, winning three straight, and are coming off an impressive 3-0 win over the New York Rangers at MSG on Friday. New York has won the last two meetings with New Jersey this year, are 6-1 in their last 7 on one day’s rest, and 6-2 in their last 8 in Newark.
TODAY’S PICK: NEW YORK ISLANDERS