After a five day bye week, the Islanders are back on the ice at Madison Square Garden this afternoon. Games against the Rangers are always big, but given the Islanders’ precarious position in the Metro, this one is extra big. You know what, from here on out, consider every game big.
FIG Picks go here. Josh Bailey, Andrew Ladd and Johnny Boychuk remain out. Go wild and take Michael Dal Colle, who makes his NHL debut today.
Islanders Readings
- You know, I like Doug Weight as a person and appreciate his candor.