Bo Horvat and William Nylander will lead the way for the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs, respectively, when the two teams collide on Saturday, Jan. 3 at UBS Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know about the Islanders-Maple Leafs game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Maple Leafs Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- TV: NHL Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islanders | -1.5 | 205 | -250 | 5.5 | -125 | 105 | -115 | -105 |
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Islanders vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Islanders 4 - Maple Leafs 2
Islanders vs. Maple Leafs Betting Insights
- New York and its opponent have posted more than 5.5 goals in 19 of 41 games this season.
- Toronto and its opponent have combined to score over 5.5 goals in 26 of 40 games this season.
- The two teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game's total.
- These two teams allow a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than this game'souting's total.
- The Maple Leafs are fifth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 22nd-ranked Islanders.
- This game features the league's 25th-ranked (Maple Leafs) and eighth-ranked (Islanders) teams in terms of defense.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 112 total goals (2.7 per game) make them the 22nd-ranked scoring team in the league.
- New York has allowed 113 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in league action in terms of the fewest goals against.
- They have the league's 16th-ranked goal differential at -1.
- The 21 power-play goals New York has recorded this season (to rank 21st in the NHL) have come on 131 chances.
- The Islanders' 16.03% power-play conversion rate ranks 27th in the league.
- The five shorthanded goals New York has scored this season rank fourth among all NHL squads.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 36 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 42 | 8 | 58% |
| Mathew Barzal | 40 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 21 | 37.8% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 41 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 50 | 22 | - |
| Anders Lee | 41 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 51.6% |
| Emil Heineman | 41 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 57.1% |
Maple Leafs Stats
- The Maple Leafs are fifth in the NHL in scoring (134 goals, 3.4 per game).
- Toronto has allowed 133 total goals this season (3.3 per game), ranking 25th in the NHL.
- They have the 12th-ranked goal differential in the league at +1.
- Toronto has 17 power-play goals (on 101 chances), 31st in the NHL.
- The Maple Leafs score on 16.83% of their power plays, No. 25 in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Toronto has two.
Maple Leafs Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | 33 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 34 | 14 | 38.8% |
| John Tavares | 40 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 38 | 18 | 59.2% |
| Matthew Knies | 37 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 35 | 10 | - |
| Auston Matthews | 34 | 18 | 12 | 30 | 33 | 15 | 59.3% |
| Morgan Rielly | 39 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 56 | 11 | - |
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