The New York Islanders (34-32-11) host the New York Rangers (36-35-7, losers of three straight) at UBS Arena. The game on Thursday, April 10 begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's contest.
Over the last 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 3-6-1 while scoring 31 total goals (two power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 7.4%). They have allowed 34 goals.
Islanders vs. Rangers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Islanders 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-124)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a 34-32-11 record overall, with a 7-11-18 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- New York is 12-7-9 (33 points) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
- In the 13 games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they went 0-10-3 (three points).
- New York has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (3-6-0 record, six points).
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals 48 times, and are 31-10-7 in those games (to record 69 points).
- In the 16 games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 11-4-1.
- In the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 16-23-3 (35 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 18-7-8 to record 44 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have earned a record of 4-7-11 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 36-35-7.
- New York has earned 33 points (13-10-7) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Rangers registered just one goal in 12 games and they lost every time.
- New York has 12 points (5-8-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Rangers have earned 65 points in their 46 games with at least three goals scored.
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games this season and has registered 24 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 17-14-2 (36 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 40 games. The Rangers went 16-19-5 in those contests (37 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.78 | Goals Scored | 3 | 14th |
| 18th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 20th |
| 10th | 29 | Shots | 28.6 | 11th |
| 17th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| 31st | 12.44% | Power Play % | 17.16% | 27th |
| 31st | 72.35% | Penalty Kill % | 80.52% | 12th |
Islanders vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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