The New York Islanders (20-13-4) take on the New York Rangers (19-16-4) at UBS Arena on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders knocked off the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in their last game, while the Rangers are coming off a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Saturday's game.
Over the past 10 games for the Rangers (4-4-2), their offense has scored 24 goals while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have recorded 28 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (17.9%).
Islanders vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Islanders 4, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-116)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have finished 6-4-10 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 20-13-4.
- New York is 9-3-0 (18 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Islanders recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has scored exactly two goals in 11 games this season (4-6-1 record, nine points).
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals 19 times, and are 15-1-3 in those games (to record 33 points).
- In the 13 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 9-2-2 record (20 points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 4-9-3 (11 points).
- The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Islanders finished 15-4-0 in those matchups (30 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a 19-16-4 record this season and are 7-4-11 in games that have gone to overtime.
- New York has earned 18 points (7-5-4) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In eight games this season when the Rangers finished a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-6-1).
- When New York has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-2-2 record).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals 18 times, earning 33 points from those matchups (16-1-1).
- This season, New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games and registered 17 points with a record of 8-1-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 8-6-2 (18 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Rangers finished 10-10-2 in those contests (22 points).
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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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