The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders are slated to face off at Rogers Place on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Evan Bouchard and Matthew Schaefer as two of the main players you'll want to keep an eye on. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Oilers-Islanders game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Oilers vs. Islanders Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | -1.5 | 136 | -162 | 6.5 | 110 | -130 | -185 | +154 |
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Oilers vs. Islanders Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Oilers 4 - Islanders 3
Oilers vs. Islanders Betting Insights
- In 27 of 47 matches this season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- New York's games this season have had over 6.5 goals 20 of 46 times.
- The two teams average 6.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game's total.
- These two teams allow a combined six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game'souting's over/under.
- The Islanders are 21st in the league in goals scored, compared to the second-ranked Oilers.
- This match features the league's fifth-ranked (Islanders) and 27th-ranked (Oilers) teams in terms of defense.
Oilers Stats
- The Oilers score the second-most goals in the NHL (159 total, 3.4 per game).
- Defensively, Edmonton has conceded 154 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 27th in league action.
- They have the league's 13th-ranked goal differential at +5.
- The 44 power-play goals Edmonton has put up this season lead the NHL (on 130 chances).
- The Oilers pace the league with a 33.85% power-play conversion rate.
- Edmonton has scored four shorthanded goals this season.
Oilers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | 47 | 30 | 52 | 82 | 71 | 15 | 46.3% |
| Leon Draisaitl | 47 | 25 | 42 | 67 | 75 | 18 | 56.7% |
| Evan Bouchard | 47 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 71 | 22 | - |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 38 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 21 | 6 | 46.2% |
| Zach Hyman | 28 | 16 | 11 | 27 | 13 | 4 | 0% |
Islanders Stats
- The Islanders have 134 goals this season (2.9 per game), 21st in the NHL.
- New York has one of the best defenses in the NHL, allowing 125 total goals (2.7 per game), fifth in the league.
- They have the ninth-best goal differential in the league at +9.
- New York has 21 power-play goals (27th in NHL) on 138 chances.
- The Islanders' power-play percentage (15.22) puts them 32nd in the league.
- This season, New York has six shorthanded goals (second in league).
Islanders Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal | 45 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 53 | 24 | 39% |
| Bo Horvat | 36 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 42 | 8 | 58% |
| Matthew Schaefer | 46 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 54 | 24 | - |
| Anders Lee | 46 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 53.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 45 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 31 | 15 | 16.7% |
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