The NHL slate on Thursday includes a matchup between the New York Islanders (0-0-0) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Islanders vs. Penguins: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 12.56% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 31st |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.79% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 18th |
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Islanders vs. Penguins Top Players
Islanders
- Bo Horvat, a leading offensive player last season for New York, put up 57 points on the season.
- Having scored 30 goals and adding 25 assists a year ago, Anders Lee was a key piece on offense for New York over the course 82 games.
- New York's offensive effort last season was aided by Kyle Palmieri's 55 points, including 24 assists.
- In the 61 games Ilya Sorokin played a season ago, his save percentage was .908, 16th in the league.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby racked up 91 points (1.1 per game) for Pittsburgh last season, with 33 goals and 58 assists in 80 games (playing 19:52 per game).
- Rickard Rakell was a top offensive contributor for Pittsburgh with 69 total points last season. He scored 35 goals and added 34 assists in 81 games.
- Pittsburgh's Bryan Rust was among the leaders on the team with 65 total points (31 goals and 34 assists).
- Tristan Jarry had a 16-12-6 record last season, with an .893 save percentage (44th in the league). He gave up 105 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Islanders vs. Penguins Injury Report
Islanders
Pierre Engvall: Out (Hip),
Daylan Kueffer: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Jesse Nurmi: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Calum Ritchie: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Bryan Rust: Out (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Rangers | W 3-0 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | - | Away |