NHL action on Saturday includes a matchup in Elmont, New York between the New York Islanders (1-1-2) and Montreal Canadiens (2-3) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Islanders vs. Canadiens: Oct. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Islanders' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.99 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 18th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.8 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20.35% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.49% | 32nd |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.60 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.40 | 17th |
| Shots | 26.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.0 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.18% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 93.75% | 2nd |
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Islanders vs. Canadiens Top Players
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal was one of New York's leading contributors last season, recording 80 points. He averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 9.6%.
- Noah Dobson had 70 points (10 goals, 60 assists), adding significantly to the team's offensive efforts last season.
- On 250 shots, Brock Nelson recorded 69 points (34 goals, 35 assists) for New York last season.
- As New York's top goalie last season, Ilya Sorokin tallied 25 wins and 19 losses while giving up 167 goals against 1655 saves.
Canadiens
- Cole Caufield has scored four goals (0.8 per game) and put up one assist (0.2 per game), fueling the Montreal offense with five total points (1.0 per game). He takes 3.4 shots per game, shooting 23.5%.
- Juraj Slafkovsky is one of the top contributors for Montreal with four total points (0.8 per game), with one goal and three assists in five games.
- Kaiden Guhle's one goal and three assists add up to four points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault is 2-2-0 on the season, allowing nine goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 125 saves with a .933 save percentage (15th in the league).
Islanders vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Islanders
None
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
Patrik Laine: Out (Knee),
Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out (Leg),
Jacob Perreault: Out (Undisclosed),
Michael Matheson: Questionable (Therapy),
Juraj Slafkovsky: Questionable (Shoulder),
Kaiden Guhle: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Stars | L 3-0 | Away |
| 10/14/2024 | Avalanche | W 6-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blues | L 1-0 | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Senators | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/14/2024 | Penguins | L 6-3 | Home |
| 10/17/2024 | Kings | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/27/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |