Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Time, TV & Live Stream – 1/2/2025

NHL play on Thursday includes the Toronto Maple Leafs (23-13-2) visiting the New York Islanders (14-17-7) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are third in the Eastern Conference (48 points), while the Islanders are 13th in the Eastern Conference (35 points).

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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders: Jan. 2 Viewing Options

  • Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
  • 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+

Maple Leafs' 2024-25 Stats

Stat Average Rank
Goals Scored 3.11 13th
Goals Allowed 2.79 8th
Shots 28.6 14th
Shots Allowed 29.2 21st
Power Play % 20.54% 18th
Penalty Kill % 81.51% 12th

Islanders' 2024-25 Stats

Stat Average Rank
Goals Scored 2.63 26th
Goals Allowed 3.18 22nd
Shots 28.6 14th
Shots Allowed 28.6 16th
Power Play % 11.34% 32nd
Penalty Kill % 63.86% 32nd

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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Top Players

Maple Leafs

  • Mitchell Marner has been important to Toronto's offense this season, registering 51 points in 38 games.
  • With 23 goals and 20 assists, William Nylander is one of the most important offensive options for Toronto with his 43 points (1.1 per game).
  • On 110 shots (for 19 goals) and 19 assists, John Tavares has recorded 38 points this season.
  • Across 17 games played, Joseph Woll has a goaltending record of 11-6-0. During those games, he's allowed 41 goals while recording 428 saves.

Islanders

  • Anders Lee's 17 goals and 14 assists in 38 games for New York add up to 31 total points on the season.
  • Bo Horvat is one of the top contributors for New York with 27 total points (0.7 per game), with nine goals and 18 assists in 37 games.
  • Kyle Palmieri is a top contributor on offense for New York with 12 goals and 14 assists.
  • Ilya Sorokin has an 11-12-4 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (39th in the league). He has 678 saves, and has conceded 77 goals (2.9 goals against average).

Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Injury Report

Maple Leafs

Jani Hakanpaa: Out (Knee),

Auston Matthews: Out (Upper Body),

Anthony Stolarz: Out (Knee),

Calle Jarnkrok: Out (Groin),

Pontus Holmberg: Questionable (Illness)

Islanders

Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),

Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body),

Simon Holmstrom: Questionable (Upper Body)

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Maple Leafs' Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away
12/27/2024 Red Wings W 5-2 Away
12/28/2024 Capitals L 5-2 Home
12/31/2024 Islanders W 3-1 Home
1/2/2025 Islanders - Away
1/4/2025 Bruins - Home
1/5/2025 Flyers - Home
1/7/2025 Flyers - Away

Islanders' Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away
12/28/2024 Penguins W 6-3 Home
12/29/2024 Penguins L 3-2 Away
12/31/2024 Maple Leafs L 3-1 Away
1/2/2025 Maple Leafs - Home
1/5/2025 Bruins - Away
1/9/2025 Golden Knights - Away
1/11/2025 Utah Hockey Club - Away