Here we go! Once all sentiment is removed from Bo Horvat and Anthony Beauvillier facing their old teams, tonight is about the near-term purpose of the trade — getting the Islanders back on track — and continuing their modest four-game win streak.
The Islanders have won four straight, two before and two after adding Horvat. The Canucks are on a New York swing — they’ll hit Detroit too on their way back home — that has been winless thus far, but with close efforts against the Devils and Rangers.
This could very much not be the pushover the schedule would lead you to believe.