Thrash @ Isles

Thrashers (18-17-5; 2-6-2 in last 10) visit the Islanders (16-18-8; 4-5-1 in last 10) on the tail end of a back-to-back that saw them lose the handle in an OT loss to the Sabres in Buffalo. The Thrashers can't afford to overlook the Isles like they have twice this season, one time being the game in which Matt Moulson (15g and 11a for 26pts in 42 games; 2nd in goals, 4th in assists, 3rd in points on the Isles) recorded a hat trick in a 4-1 Isles win. The Isles are also coming in on the tail end of a back-to-back. The Isles finished their first game strong though, whereas the Thrashers spiraled downward after holding a 3-1 lead in the second. I've been more optimistic about the Thrashers' chances in the past.

If the Thrashers can come out like they did last night vs. Buffalo, they'll put themselves in a very good position for the rest of the game. If they do that and their legs hold out, they'll be a tough team to beat tonight. If they come out strong, and their legs hold out, AND they get a little luck (either the Isles tire out or are disinterested, or they get a couple of lucky bounces) they could even walk away from this thing with another one in the Win column.