Blackhawks bring home slide into matchup with the Islanders

New York Islanders (12-12-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (9-19-2, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST

Islanders -175, Blackhawks +147; over/under is 5.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks take on the New York Islanders looking to stop their three-game home skid.

Chicago is 9-19-2 overall and 4-8-0 in home games. The Blackhawks have allowed 96 goals while scoring 72 for a -24 scoring differential.

New York has a 6-5-5 record in road games and a 12-12-7 record overall. The Islanders are 4-3-6 in one-goal games.

The matchup Sunday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Islanders won 5-4 in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Alex Vlasic has two goals and 12 assists for the Blackhawks. Taylor Hall has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

Bo Horvat has eight goals and 14 assists for the Islanders. Anders Lee has scored six goals and added six assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.4 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Islanders: 4-4-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.5 penalties and five penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.

Islanders: None listed.

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