Edmonton Oilers v New York Islanders: everything you need to know
Edmonton Oilers meet New York Islanders at Rogers Place, Sunday 7:30am (NHL). Nothing between them: Edmonton Oilers 17, New York Islanders 18, 1 drawn from 36 meetings.
The big picture
Edmonton Oilers come in 4th on the ladder; New York Islanders are 17th. Edmonton Oilers have the higher position to protect.
Edmonton Oilers are 11–6 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4.2 goals for and 3.1 against.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Edmonton Oilers have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 4–5.
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 36 times on our records since 1999: Edmonton Oilers 17, New York Islanders 18, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Edmonton Oilers won 4–0 at UBS Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 7 goals in 2015-16 (8–1).
Players to watch
For Edmonton Oilers, watch Leon Draisaitl (0.8 goals a game, 17 assists in 2026-27) and Connor McDavid (10 goals, 34 assists in 2026-27).
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
At Rogers Place
Edmonton Oilers have won 12 of their last 22 at Rogers Place.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Edmonton Oilers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
