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The New York Islanders (13-9-2) and Philadelphia Flyers (12-7-3) square off at UBS Arena on Friday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders lost to the Boston Bruins 3-1 in their last outing, while the Flyers are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Flyers have registered a 6-2-2 record after totaling 29 total goals (three power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 13.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.
Islanders vs. Flyers Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Islanders 4, Flyers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-140)
- 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 have gone 4-2-6 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 13-9-2.
- In the nine games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-2-0 record (good for 14 points).
- In the three games this season the Islanders registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- 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 register 26 points).
- In the six games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it went 5-1-0 to register 10 points.
- In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 2-8-1 (five points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Islanders went 10-1-0 in those contests (20 points).
Flyers Splits and Trends
- The Flyers have a record of 12-7-3 this season and are 6-3-9 in overtime games.
- Philadelphia has earned seven points (2-3-3) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Flyers recorded only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
- Philadelphia has earned five points (2-2-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Flyers have scored three or more goals 11 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (10-0-1).
- Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal in six games this season and has registered eight points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Philadelphia has posted a record of 6-3-1 (13 points).
- The Flyers have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Flyers AVG | Flyers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.96 | Goals Scored | 2.73 | 26th |
| 10th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| 9th | 29.4 | Shots | 24.5 | 30th |
| 14th | 27.5 | Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 5th |
| 31st | 12.66% | Power Play % | 16.95% | 21st |
| 8th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 86.15% | 4th |
Islanders vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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