The New York Islanders (13-15-7) return from their holiday hiatus against the surging Pittsburgh Penguins (16-15-5). For the Islanders, it kicks off a pair of back-to-back sets they have, starting with these Penguins.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (16-15-5) hit the NHL holiday break with a chest-thumping win over their rival Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Their Metro Division swing continues Saturday when they visit the slowly backsliding New York Islanders (13-15-7) at UBS Arena.

The Philadelphia Flyers return to action after the holiday break with a matchup against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. After a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins just before the pause, the Flyers are looking to reset,

The Islanders have sunk to the bottom of the Metro with three losses in four games, most recently suffering a 7-1 blowout to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Season S