The New York Islanders (19-11-3) will aim to prolong a three-game win streak when they face the Detroit Red Wings (18-12-3) on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
During the last 10 outings for the Islanders (6-3-1), their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has conceded 23 goals. They have registered 33 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (24.2%).
Red Wings vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Red Wings 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-132)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings (18-12-3 overall) have a 4-3-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Detroit has 15 points (7-2-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Red Wings scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has finished 3-3-1 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering seven points).
- The Red Wings have scored three or more goals 20 times, and are 15-3-2 in those games (to record 32 points).
- In the 14 games when Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 9-4-1.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 7-8-3 (17 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Red Wings went 11-4-0 in those matchups (22 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a record of 19-11-3 this season and are 6-3-9 in overtime games.
- New York has earned 16 points (8-2-0) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Islanders registered just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-5-0 record).
- The Islanders have earned 33 points in their 19 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 19 points with a record of 9-2-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 4-9-2 (10 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 14-2-0 to register 28 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.09 | Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| 21st | 3.24 | Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 8th |
| 6th | 29.4 | Shots | 28.9 | 11th |
| 12th | 27.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 18th |
| 9th | 22.33% | Power Play % | 16.67% | 23rd |
| 19th | 79.78% | Penalty Kill % | 84.04% | 5th |
Red Wings vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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