Rick Dipietro 26-24-7 2.70 GAA Vs. Martin Biron 24-17-6 2.60 GAA

The Islanders have only won 1 match-up this year against the Flyers, and lost 4. These next 13 games need to be played like a movie in order for the Islanders to get into the playoffs. I would say they would need to win 9 or more of those games which will come hard. Rick Dipietro is returning tonight after missing the last 3 games. I would like to applaud Wade Dubielewicz for doing a great job in net while he was gone. I Know he went 1-2 but 1 goal against 30 shots against the Panthers, then getting the call minutes before the Rangers game in MSG and pulled a win out with 3 goals scored on him, and stopping several shots in a 6 round shootout. That itself is a compliment, and playing the Rangers again at home, still looked good giving up another 3 goals, but the Islander offense didnt help him that time. The Islanders have 2 more slates against these pesky Flyers. They are currently on a four game road trip playing the Flyers, Lightning, Panthers, and Canadians. That is a tough schedule, If Vokun plays the Islanders should have some trouble in Florida. We seem to have Tampa's number this season, and Montreal...in Montreal, enough said.
I would look to notice more the the "kid" line this game, they seem to be getting better and better with every game. They play with such great chemistry and heart, I love that about young players, they play like they can lose their job, which they can.

Injury Updates:
Witt - Listed as Probable
Gervais - Day to day still after his concussion
Sutton - Could rejoin team in Montreal
Neilson - Day to day