The New York Islanders, struggling to find consistency with a record of 29-28-8, will need a big push from Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau as they face a formidable Florida Panthers team boasting a strong 41-23-3 season record. After suffering a recent overtime loss, the Islanders aim to turn the tide against a Panthers squad that has dominated offensively, led by Mackie Samoskevich and Sam Reinhart's potent scoring and playmaking.