NHL action on Tuesday features the Detroit Red Wings (18-12-3) hosting the New York Islanders (19-11-3) at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank fifth and the Islanders second in the Eastern Conference.
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Red Wings vs. Islanders: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 21st |
| Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 22.33% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.78% | 19th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.04% | 5th |
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Red Wings vs. Islanders Top Players
Red Wings
- One of Detroit's top offensive options this season is Alex DeBrincat, who has put up 37 points in 33 games.
- Having scored 10 goals and adding 24 assists, Lucas Raymond is an important piece of the offense for Detroit through 31 games.
- On 101 shots (for 17 goals) and 16 assists, Dylan Larkin has recorded 33 points this season.
- Across 18 games played, John Gibson has a goaltending record of 9-7-2. During those games, he's allowed 54 goals while recording 439 saves.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has totaled 31 points (0.9 per game) for New York, with 19 goals and 12 assists in 32 games (playing 19:49 per game).
- Mathew Barzal is one of the top contributors for New York with 25 total points (0.8 per game), with nine goals and 16 assists in 32 games.
- Matthew Schaefer's nine goals and 14 assists add up to 23 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin is 12-8-2 in 22 games this season, conceding 55 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 568 saves and a .912 save percentage (14th in the league).
Red Wings vs. Islanders Injury Report
Red Wings
Mason Appleton: Out (Lower Body),
Patrick Kane: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Bo Horvat: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Flames | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Oilers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-0 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Ducks | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Lightning | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Devils | - | Home |