Islanders host the Flyers after Horvat’s 2-goal game

Philadelphia Flyers (22-21-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (19-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division)

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

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -163, Flyers +138; over/under is 5.5

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers after Bo Horvat’s two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Islanders’ 3-1 win.

New York has a 5-5-2 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 19-20-7 record overall. The Islanders are 18-4-4 when scoring three or more goals.

Philadelphia is 22-21-6 overall with a 5-6-1 record against the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers have gone 5-9-1 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.

The matchup Friday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Flyers won 5-3 in the previous matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Horvat has 15 goals and 20 assists for the Islanders. Anders Lee has six goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Owen Tippett has 14 goals and 16 assists for the Flyers. Morgan Frost has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 5-5-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 3.9 assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

Flyers: 5-3-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, three penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.

Flyers: None listed.

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