Playing in front of a packed house, Utah stormed out to an early 3-0 lead and cruised to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Utah was a sizable favorite to beat Chicago, but it was still an impressive display from a team that many pundits have circled as a potential sleeper in the Central Division.

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah Hockey Club at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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