The New York Islanders (5-5-3) kick off a four-game Western road trip against the Edmonton Oilers (3-9-1). The Isles are looking to snap a four-game winless skid (0-3-1), while Kris Knoblauch makes his NHL head coaching debut for the Oilers. Adam Pelech is a game-time decision, while Julien Gauthier is expected to draw into the lineup for the first time since Oct. 21.