
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 |