Detroit Red Wings (5-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (3-3, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings as winners of three games in a row.

New York has a 3-3 record overall and a 2-2-0 record in home games. The Islanders have gone 2-1-0 in one-goal games.

Detroit has gone 1-1-0 on the road and 5-2 overall. The Red Wings are 3-1-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.

Red Wings: None listed.

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