Devils Look to Sweep Season Series in Isles Rematch

The Devils head back to Long Island just six days after squeaking out a 2-1 win over the Islanders, and they've got to be licking their chops at the chance to make it two straight against their Metro rivals. That September 20th victory wasn't pretty, but two points are two points, and New Jersey showed they can win the tight ones when the offense dries up.

The Islanders will be seething after getting outdueled on home ice last week. Their offense managed just one goal, and you can bet Barry Trotz's defensive system will be cranked up even tighter this time around. The question is whether the Isles can generate enough offense to back up that stingy structure. One goal won't cut it twice in a row.

For the Devils, confidence should be riding high. They've solved the Islanders once already this season, and the blueprint is there: stay disciplined, capitalize on limited chances, and don't give their forecheck any life. If New Jersey's goaltending holds up like it did in the first meeting, they're more than capable of stealing another road victory.

The Islanders need to respond at home, but the Devils have their number right now. This one could easily stay low-scoring again, with Jersey looking every bit the team that can grind out another narrow win.