Islanders host the Blackhawks on Thursday

The New York Islanders host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, October 8, at UBS Arena in Elmont. Puck drop is 7:30 pm ET.

The Islanders are 1-2. This season they lost to the New York Rangers 2-5 in New York on October 6, beat the New Jersey Devils 6-0 at home on October 3, and lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-2 in Toronto on September 30.

The Blackhawks are 1-3. This season they beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 at home on October 6, lost to the Buffalo Sabres 3-4 in Buffalo on October 3, lost to the Utah Mammoth 0-6 in Utah on October 1, and lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 2-5 in Vegas on September 29.

Betting lines: New York Islanders -1.50, Chicago Blackhawks +1.50. Total: 5.50. Moneyline: New York Islanders -185, Chicago Blackhawks +154. (DraftKings)

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