Panthers vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - October 26

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The Florida Panthers (5-3-1) take a three-game road win streak into a matchup with the New York Islanders (3-2-2) on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

Panthers vs. Islanders Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Islanders 4, Panthers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Islanders (+118)
  • Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime games on their way to a 5-3-1 overall record.
  • Florida is 3-0-1 (seven points) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they lost both times.
  • Florida finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
  • The Panthers have scored more than two goals five times, and are 5-0-0 in those games.
  • In the four games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered five points after finishing 2-1-1.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Florida is 3-1-0 (six points).
  • The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Panthers went 2-1-1 in those matchups (five points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders have posted a record of 2-2-4 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 3-2-2.
  • New York has earned four points (1-1-2) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • The Islanders have earned seven points in their four games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, New York has scored a lone power-play goal in three games and registered five points with a record of 2-0-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in two games, going 1-0-1 to record three points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Islanders AVG Islanders Rank
17th 3 Goals Scored 2.43 29th
16th 3.33 Goals Allowed 2.57 6th
14th 30 Shots 32.3 6th
13th 28.6 Shots Allowed 26.7 4th
22nd 17.39% Power Play % 13.04% 28th
3rd 88% Penalty Kill % 72.73% 27th

Panthers vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

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