The Islanders may not be a top team, but they are much better than they used to be. They have some very good players in Tavares, Moulson, Grabner and a rejuvenated Brad Boyes. I like their defense. Between Harmonic, MacDonald, Streit, Strait and Visnovsky, they have a solid combination of skill and sound defensive play. Their biggest downfall right now is probably the coaching staff and their goalies (although Nabokov has been decent).
The Canadiens have been playing very well, especially at home. I like the odds. I just hope the players won't take the Islanders for granted.
Doesn't look like Strait is playing. That could save some confusion