The New York Islanders (20-13-4) host the New York Rangers (19-16-4) at UBS Arena on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a vistory. The Islanders took down the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in their most recent game, while the Rangers are coming off a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
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In the past 10 contests, the Rangers are 4-4-2. They have totaled 24 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 27. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (17.9% of opportunities).
Islanders vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Islanders 4, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-119)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 6-4-10 in overtime contests as part of a 20-13-4 overall record.
- In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-0 record (good for 18 points).
- In the six games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored two goals in 11 games this season (4-6-1 record, nine points).
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 19 games (15-1-3, 33 points).
- In the 13 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-2-2 record (20 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 4-9-3 (11 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Islanders went 15-4-0 in those matchups (30 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers (19-16-4 overall) have posted a record of 7-4-11 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- New York has earned 18 points (7-5-4) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- Across the eight games this season the Rangers ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- When New York has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (2-2-2 record).
- The Rangers have earned 33 points in their 18 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 8-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 8-6-2 (18 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 22 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.81 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| 8th | 2.70 | Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 7th |
| 13th | 28.5 | Shots | 25.8 | 25th |
| 17th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 16th |
| 26th | 16.38% | Power Play % | 18.95% | 18th |
| 12th | 81.55% | Penalty Kill % | 80.73% | 16th |
Islanders vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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