Islanders' Thomas Greiss: On road to take on Blue Jackets

Greiss will start in goal Saturday night, with the Blue Jackets welcoming the Islanders to Nationwide Arena.

Analysis:

Isles coach Doug Weight is giving the No. 1 backstop a breather approximately once every four games. Greiss will be in pursuit of his third straight road win, having already downed the Red Wings to complement a shutout at the expense of the Canadiens earlier in the week. Facing the Blue Jackets is a daunting task given that they are averaging 3.26 goals per game at home, but Greiss has proven that he can stand tall in high-pressure situations and that makes him a decent flier in most fantasy formats Saturday.