The New York Islanders are flying high, having shaken off a 1-3-0 start. The upstart Isles will have to continue this intensity for sustained success.
The Arizona Coyotes make their lone trip to Long Island Thursday night and they too have found their stride as of late. After losing three of their first four games (1-2-1) the Yotes found their stride in their last four wins, three of which were decided by at least two-goal margins.
The Islanders are experiencing some roster turnover as the team experiences early-season injury woes. Leo Komarov has been placed on IR, but Casey Cizikas will make his return as fourth center where he has been missed.