Islanders play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-2, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (11-12-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders play the Chicago Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup.

New York has a 5-7-2 record at home and an 11-12-7 record overall. The Islanders are 3-3-6 in one-goal games.

Chicago has a 9-17-2 record overall and a 5-9-2 record in road games. The Blackhawks have a 2-4-2 record in games decided by a goal.

Thursday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brock Nelson has scored 10 goals with eight assists for the Islanders. Anders Lee has six goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

Ryan Donato has 10 goals and five assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has two goals and six assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-4-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.2 assists, 2.4 penalties and 4.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Blackhawks: 3-6-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.