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With 41 points, they are last in the Metropolitan Division. New York has lost its previous two games and is 4-6 in its last ten games. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Here are three keys to a Sharks win:" } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "1. Offensive friendly matchup, unless Hogberg stays hot", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Islanders' defense is not the best, having given up seven goals in the last two games. However, their red-hot goalie, Marcus Hogberg, has kept his team in games and will start." } }, { "id": "bnwarok7-kjey85u4", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/stefen_rosner/status/1880638634027577512", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1880638634027577512", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Sharks currently get offense from one line. 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