The New York Islanders (13-15-7) take the ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-15-5) during Saturday's NHL action, starting at 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with 33 points and the Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 37 points.
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Islanders vs. Penguins: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| Shots | 28.3 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 11.96% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 64.38% | 32nd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 31st |
| Shots | 28.7 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24.51% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 8th |
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Islanders vs. Penguins Top Players
Islanders
- With 13 goals and 14 assists this season, Anders Lee is one of New York's leading contributors (27 points).
- Bo Horvat has nine goals and 16 assists for New York to compile 25 total points (0.7 per game).
- On 76 shots (for 12 goals) and 13 assists, Kyle Palmieri has contributed 25 points this season.
- In 25 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (10-11-4) has allowed 72 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 10 goals and 29 assists in 36 games for Pittsburgh add up to 39 total points on the season.
- Evgeni Malkin is a key piece of the offense for Pittsburgh with 29 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 22 assists in 36 games.
- Rickard Rakell has posted 16 goals on the season, chipping in 12 assists.
- Tristan Jarry has an 8-5-2 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (54th in the league). He has 411 saves, and has allowed 53 goals (3.5 goals against average).
Islanders vs. Penguins Injury Report
Islanders
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body),
Owen Pickering: Out (Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Sabres | L 7-1 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | W 7-3 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |