The Pittsburgh Penguins (16-16-5) and New York Islanders (14-15-7) are set to face off in the second game of their back-to-back series at PPG Paints Arena, following the Islanders' impressive 6-3 victory on Saturday night.
Both Metropolitan Division rivals find themselves in a critical stretch of the season, with Pittsburgh sitting fourth in the division while the Islanders look to climb from their seventh-place position.
The Penguins' high-powered offense, converting 24.5% of their power play opportunities, will test an Islanders penalty kill unit that has struggled this season at a league-worst 64.4% success rate.
Recent history favors the Islanders, who have won seven of the last ten meetings between these teams, including their last three matchups.
Pittsburgh's home record of 10-7-2 this season could prove crucial as they seek revenge, with Sidney Crosby continuing to lead their offensive charge with 39 points on the season.
This Metropolitan Division clash promises to be an intriguing battle as both teams look to gain valuable points in their pursuit of playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders: who will win?
For tonight's Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 68.33% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 68.33% win probability
- Superior offensive output (115 goals scored vs Islanders' 99)
- Better overall record (16 wins vs Islanders' 14)
- Stronger recent form (LWLWW vs Islanders' WLWLL)
New York Islanders: 31.67% win probability
- Struggling offense (99 goals scored, among bottom third in conference)
- Poor goal differential (-17 compared to Penguins' -24)
- Lower points total (35 points in 36 games vs Penguins' 37 in 37)
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders odds
| Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -120 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +100 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 16 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The New York Islanders have won 14 out of 36 matches this season.
- 3With 37 points, the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4New York Islanders's 35 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders form
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders head to head
Pittsburgh Penguins
33%
New York Islanders
67%
Dec 29, 2024
New York Islanders
6 : 3
Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 6, 2024
New York Islanders
4 : 3
Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 17, 2024
New York Islanders
5 : 4
Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 21, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
4 : 5
New York Islanders
Dec 31, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 : 1
New York Islanders
Dec 28, 2023
New York Islanders
0 : 7
Pittsburgh Penguins
