Islanders back at the Barn in Uniondale

Hello there New York Islander fans, I am coming to you live from NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum where the New York Islanders get set to kick off the 2ns half of the 2018-2019 season.  Coming into tonight's action the Islanders have a record of 21-13-4 with 46 points.  They are currently sitting in 4th place in the division, and 3rd place in the wild card standings.  the Isles have won 7 of their last 8 games, they are coming off a 3-1 victory on New Years Eve, vs the Buffalo Sabers, while the Chicago Blackhawks are coming into tonight's action vs the Isles fresh off of a loss to the Boston Bruins on New Years Day.  The islanders are riding their momentum off of their last win into tonight's contest.  The Blackhawks are currently in  6th place, with a record of 15-21-6.  Now let's dive into the game, the Islanders have some young talented forwards with Anders Lee Matt Barzal and Anthony B.  While the Blackhawks have the dangerous tandem of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.  Matt Barzal and Anders Lee were recently named to the Metropolitan division team for all star weekend which will take place on January 24th, in San Jose California at the shark tank.  Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were also selected as part of the Central division team in the western conference.  Matt Barzal has recently caught fire with 3 goals vs John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leaf's in the Islanders win over Toronto.  Now let's talk goaltending matchups.  Robin Lehner is confirmed for tonight's matchup vs Chicago while Collin Delia will be between the pipes for the slumping Chicago Blackhawks.  Robin Lehner comes into tonight's action with a record of 9-6-3, a GAA of  2.14, and a save percentage of 93.  Collin Delia is sporting a record of 3-0, a GAA of 1.66 and a save percentage of 96.  Hopefully, the Islanders can put a few past Delia and bring home another win to make it 8 of 9.  You can catch all the action at 730 pm et on NBCSN channel 212 on cablevision with Brendan Burke and AJ Molesko on the call.  YES YES YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!