The Nashville Predators (21-30-7) will attempt to stop a four-game road losing streak when they take on the New York Islanders (26-25-7) on Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
The Predators are 3-7-0 in the past 10 games, putting up 19 total goals (three power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 12.0%). They have allowed 33 goals to their opponents.
Islanders vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Islanders 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 26-25-7 overall and 6-7-13 in overtime contests.
- In the 23 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-7-6 record (good for 26 points).
- In the nine games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they've finished 0-7-2 (two points).
- New York has taken six points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-5-0 record).
- The Islanders are 23-8-4 in the 35 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 50 points).
- In the 11 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 8-2-1 to record 17 points.
- In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 12-17-2 (26 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Islanders finished 14-6-5 in those matchups (33 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 21-30-7 this season and are 3-7-10 in overtime games.
- Nashville has earned 19 points (6-5-7) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 14 points (4-11-6 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Predators have scored three or more goals 24 times, earning 35 points from those matchups (17-6-1).
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 19 points with a record of 8-8-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 12-12-4 (28 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 9-18-3 to record 21 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.69 | Goals Scored | 2.55 | 31st |
| 16th | 2.95 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 26th |
| 12th | 28.9 | Shots | 29.6 | 6th |
| 16th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 25th |
| 32nd | 11.11% | Power Play % | 20.61% | 19th |
| 30th | 70.97% | Penalty Kill % | 80.92% | 9th |
Islanders vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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