The New York Islanders and New York Rangers are slated to face off at UBS Arena on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Mathew Barzal and Mika Zibanejad as two of the top players you'll want to keep an eye on. Check out everything you need to know about the Islanders-Rangers game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Rangers Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
- TV: ESPN+
- 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 | 225 | -278 | 5.5 | -105 | -115 | -110 | -110 |
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Islanders vs. Rangers Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Islanders 4 - Rangers 2
Islanders vs. Rangers Betting Insights
- In 17 games this season, the Islanders and their opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- The Rangers' games this season have finished with over 5.5 goals 14 of 39 times.
- The teams average 5.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game's total.
- These two teams together surrender 5.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game'souting's total.
- The Islanders are 21st in goals scored in the league, and the Rangers rank 23rd.
- This game features the league's 12th-ranked (Rangers) and eighth-ranked (Islanders) teams in terms of defense.
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders' 104 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
- The Islanders have allowed 100 total goals (2.7 per game), the eighth-fewest in NHL play.
- Their +4 goal differential is ninth-best in the league.
- The 19 power-play goals the Islanders have put up this season rank 21st in the NHL (on 116 power-play chances).
- The Islanders have the league's 26th-ranked power-play conversion rate (16.38%).
- The five shorthanded goals the Islanders have scored this season rank fourth among NHL squads.
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 32 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 38 | 7 | 58.1% |
| Mathew Barzal | 36 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 40 | 18 | 37.8% |
| Anders Lee | 37 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 52.8% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 37 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 47 | 19 | - |
| Emil Heineman | 37 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 4 | 57.1% |
Islanders Player Props
Rangers Stats
- With 102 goals (2.6 per game), the Rangers have the league's 23rd-ranked offense.
- The Rangers' total of 105 goals allowed (2.7 per game) is 12th in the league.
- They have the 18th-ranked goal differential in the league at -3.
- With 18 power-play goals (on 95 chances), the Rangers are 25th in the NHL.
- The Rangers have the NHL's 18th-ranked power-play percentage (18.95).
- In terms of shorthanded goals, the Rangers have two.
Rangers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 38 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 46 | 8 | - |
| Mika Zibanejad | 38 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 49 | 15 | 50.9% |
| Adam Fox | 27 | 3 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 18 | - |
| Will Cuylle | 39 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 53.5% |
| Jonathan Tanner Miller | 35 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 35 | 4 | 60.1% |
Rangers Player Props
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