The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to get out of a three-game slump as they face the New York Islanders at 4:30 p.m. today. The Golden Knights have faced major challenges from Eastern Conference opponents this season.

ST. LOUIS -- Mark Stone had a goal and an assist to help the Vegas Golden Knights end a four-game skid with a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Thursday.

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The Vegas Golden Knights are losers in four of their last five games and will take on a New York Islanders team that has won seven of their last eight.

- The Islanders (55 points) are four points back of the Columbus Blue Jackets (59 points) and Detroit Red Wings (59 points) for a Wild Card spot. The Isles have a game in hand on both the Jackets and Red Wings. - Casey Cizikas (46 hits) leads the NHL in bodychecks since Jan. 14, while Gatcomb (40 hits) is fourth over that span.

How many players can the New York Islanders lose and still keep winning? The Islanders hope they didn't learn the answer Sunday night. A depleted New York squad will play its final home game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break Tuesday night,