The New York Islanders (13-8-2) host the Boston Bruins (13-11) at UBS Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders defeated the Seattle Kraken 1-0 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Bruins are coming off a 3-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we project to bring home the win in Wednesday's hockey action.
In the past 10 contests, the Bruins are 6-4-0 while totaling 29 total goals (10 power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 31.2%). They have conceded 27 goals.
Islanders vs. Bruins Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Islanders 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-164)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 4-2-6 in overtime contests on their way to a 13-8-2 overall record.
- New York is 7-2-0 (14 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- New York has lost all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Islanders are 12-1-2 in the 15 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 26 points).
- In the six games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-1-0 record (10 points).
- In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 2-7-1 (five points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Islanders finished 10-1-0 in those matchups (20 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a record of 13-11 this season and are 5-0-5 in overtime contests.
- In the 12 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Bruins registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- When Boston has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (2-2-0 record).
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
- This season, Boston has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered 12 points with a record of 6-5-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 4-6-0 (eight points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 9-5-0 to record 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 3.04 | Goals Scored | 3.08 | 16th |
| 10th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 22nd |
| 12th | 28.7 | Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| 18th | 28 | Shots Allowed | 30 | 25th |
| 32nd | 13.33% | Power Play % | 25.64% | 4th |
| 9th | 83.1% | Penalty Kill % | 82.98% | 10th |
Islanders vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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