Alright, we've got a clash of titans here, folks. The New York Islanders are set to raid the home turf of the Nashville Predators, and boy, is it going to be a gnasher!

The Islanders have Ilya Sorokin and Marcus Hogberg guarding the net. Sorokin, with a season save percentage hasn't been slacking, while Hogberg's numbers last month tell a slightly less impressive tale. On the other hand, the Predators have their own set of gloves - Juuse Saros and Justus Annunen, a duo that's been rather lukewarm as of late, with a drop in both their save percentages over the last month.

Top performers? On the Islanders' side, we've got Noah Dobson and Tony DeAngelo making waves. Keep an eye on Dobson's assist tally, it's been on the rise. But when it comes to getting the puck into the net, Anders Lee and Bo Horvat know how to rise to the occasion. They've been the Islanders' key strikers this season with some astounding goal stats to their names.

As for the Predators, Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos are the ones we keep running our mouths about. Look at Forsberg, with those 29 goals under his belt! Yet it's been a rocky month for him. Same story with Stamkos although his numbers have taken a deeper dive.

Looking back at their previous encounters, the Islanders have been pretty successful in leaving their marks on Predator territory. The regular season records might hint at a close face-off, with the Islanders at 34-10-32 and the Predators at 27-8-42. The recent skirmishes present a more slanted picture though, with the Islanders on a relative winning streak compared to the Predators - the ice hasn't been too friendly to them lately.

All things considered, making out a prediction almost feels like choosing your favorite child. Almost. Given the Islanders' general performance and their recent winning momentum, we're placing our bets with them. Hold onto your loonies folks, it's going to be a gunshot ride!

Albert's Prediction: New York Islanders by 2