The Anaheim Ducks (19-10-1) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they play the New York Islanders (17-11-3) on the road on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we pick to bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 games for the Ducks, their offense has totaled 34 goals while their defense has conceded 33 (they have a 6-4-0 record in those games). In 32 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (12.5% success rate).
Islanders vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Islanders 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-127)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups on their way to a 17-11-3 overall record.
- In the 10 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-0 record (good for 16 points).
- In the five games this season the Islanders registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored two goals in seven games this season (2-5-0 record, four points).
- The Islanders are 14-1-3 in the 18 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 31 points).
- In the 11 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has an 8-2-1 record (17 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is 3-9-2 (eight points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Islanders went 13-2-0 in those matchups (26 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 19-10-1 record this season and are 8-1-9 in contests that have needed overtime.
- Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks registered only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Ducks have scored more than two goals 22 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (18-4-0).
- This season, Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 10-4-1 (21 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.90 | Goals Scored | 3.57 | 2nd |
| 9th | 2.77 | Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 22nd |
| 10th | 29.0 | Shots | 31.0 | 3rd |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| 29th | 15.00% | Power Play % | 18.63% | 19th |
| 5th | 84.27% | Penalty Kill % | 75.49% | 27th |
Islanders vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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