Top 5 Games to Look Forward to in 2015 for New York Islanders

By Sean Sarcu

Islanders' Top 5 Games of 2015

New York Islanders 2015 Schedule — The New York Islanders' offseason acquisitions have made a tremendous difference. The team is right at the top of the Eastern Conference standings halfway through the 2014-15 season. Here are the top five Islanders games to watch in 2015.

5. March 28th vs. Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks

5. March 28th vs. Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks — This March matchup against one of the West's elite in the Anaheim Ducks promises to be a good one.

4. January 31st at Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings

4. January 31st at Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings — The Islanders have owned head-to-head tilts with the Detroit Red Wings for what seems like forever. John Tavares going up against Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg should make for some entertaining hockey.

3. January 17th at Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens

3. January 17th at Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens — The Montreal Canadiens are one of New York's chief competitors for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Any game between two teams on pace for well over 100 points holds plenty of intrigue.

2. March 26th vs. Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings

2. March 26th vs. Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings — A late-season home game against the defending champion Los Angeles Kings should provide a good indication of the Islanders' potential to make a deep run in this year's postseason.

1. April 10th at Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

1. April 10th at Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins — The Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins have one of the NHL's more underappreciated rivalries. This game may very well decide which of the two wins the Metropolitan Division.

Sean Sarcu is a Chicago Blackhawks writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter or add him to your network on Google.

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