The New York Islanders (31-28-8) host the Montreal Canadiens (33-27-7) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with 70 points and the Canadiens rank eighth in the Eastern Conference with 73 points.
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Islanders vs. Canadiens: March 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.94 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 11.45% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.23% | 31st |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 25th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.94% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.69% | 8th |
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Islanders vs. Canadiens Top Players
Islanders
- Anders Lee is one of New York's top contributors this season with 47 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
- Bo Horvat has 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- New York's scoring effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri's 45 points. He's contributed 23 assists.
- Across 51 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 26-20-5. During those games, he's allowed 133 goals while recording 1283 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has scored 21 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 49 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Montreal offense with 70 total points (one per game). He averages two shots per game, shooting 15.3%.
- Cole Caufield has totaled 61 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has 33 goals and 28 assists.
- Lane Hutson's five goals and 46 assists add up to 51 points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault has a .901 save percentage (33rd in the league), with 1210 total saves, giving up 133 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 25-21-4 record this season.
Islanders vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Alexander Romanov: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Adam Boqvist: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Quadricep),
Kirby Dach: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2025 | Oilers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 3/16/2025 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Penguins | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/26/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2025 | Kraken | L 5-4 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Senators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 3/25/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 3/27/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |