On Monday, Nov. 10, the New Jersey Devils hosted the New York Islanders for their first matchup of the season. Both teams were coming off a win in their last game, the Devils beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout and the Islanders shutting out the New York Rangers 5-0.

While the Islanders surge, their archrivals struggle. The Rangers tumble to last place in the Metro, igniting early-season drama.

The Penguins began their season on the road with a win against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

New Jersey closes out their homestand at Prudential Center against the Islanders. Read below for your game preview presented by Ott, Shore and Co., and check back for the pre-game story.

Bo Horvat scored on an odd-man rush midway through the first period and added a power-play goal late in the second Saturday night and the New York Islanders recorded a 5-0 victory over the New York Rangers,

Horvat scored twice, and Sorokin shut out the Rangers. Islanders finally conquer MSG, snapping a long slump with a dominant 5-0 victory.

New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended one game by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday, one day after he cross-checked Connor Dewar of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Ilya Sorokin finally produced a franchise goaltender-like performance Friday night for the New York Islanders. The Columbus Blue Jackets got more evidence Saturday they might have two goalies operating at a franchise player level.

The New Jersey Devils (11-4-0) versus the New York Islanders (7-6-2). SBN Blog: Lighthouse Hockey. The Time: 7:00 PM ET. The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN, Radio — Devils