The New York Islanders and Edmonton Oilers enter this game on similar trajectories. It is surprising, as last year’s Stanley Cup runner-ups looked like a team that could follow a similar path as last year’s Florida Panthers and win the cup on their second opportunity.

Tuesday should provide an excellent night of hockey, as the Rangers and Islanders will face off against a pair of Stanley Cup favorites. The Rangers will host the Winnipeg Jets, who are off to a historic start with 14 wins in 15 games.

Edmonton Oilers winger Jeff Skinner paces the club in both shots (12.21) and attempts (20.82) per 60 minutes, and his respective 12.02 and 20.73 marks also lead the way at 5-on-5.

Since their loss to the Isles on Oct. 25 the Devils have played to a record of 4-1-0 and a +12 goal differential. They have allowed only 25.03 shots against per 60 and allowed only 2.41 goals against per 60 in that span.

Ottawa has had no trouble finding the back of the net this season, and we expect Sens captain Brady Tkachuk to remain at the forefront of their offensive production.

After exploding for seven goals in Vancouver on Saturday, the Oilers are rolling out the same lineup tonight as they welcome the New York Islanders to Rogers Place. Oilers will run same lineup as 7-3 win in Vancouver.

How to watch the Islanders vs. Oilers NHL game today, with TV channel, live streaming info, and puck drop time.

The New York Islanders are facing off against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night in the first of a five-game road trip that sees four Pacific Division teams and a trip to Detroit to close it out. The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 overtime defeat to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night at UBS Arena.