Red Wings host the Islanders on losing streak
New York Islanders (7-7-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (7-9-2, in the Atlantic Division)
Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings take on the New York Islanders as losers of three in a row.
Detroit has a 3-4-1 record at home and a 7-9-2 record overall. The Red Wings have a 3-3-2 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
New York has a 5-4-3 record in road games and a 7-7-5 record overall. The Islanders have a 2-2-4 record in games decided by one goal.
Thursday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Red Wings won the last matchup 1-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Raymond has scored two goals with 15 assists for the Red Wings. Albert Johansson has over the last 10 games.
Anders Lee has seven goals and six assists for the Islanders. Maxim Tsyplakov has over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 3-5-2, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.8 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
Islanders: 4-3-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.8 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed.
Islanders: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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