Calgary Flames v New York Islanders: the preview
Calgary Flames meet New York Islanders at Scotiabank Saddledome, Friday 12:00pm (NHL). Calgary Flames have won 19 of the 34 meetings with New York Islanders since 1999.
The big picture
Calgary Flames come in 28th on the ladder; New York Islanders are 17th. New York Islanders are the side higher up the table.
Calgary Flames are 7–10 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.5 against.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Calgary Flames have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 3–5.
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 34 times on our records since 1999: Calgary Flames 19, New York Islanders 15.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 3–2 at UBS Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Calgary Flames by 5 goals in 1999-00 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Calgary Flames, watch Joel Farabee (6 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27) and Matvei Gridin (5 goals, 5 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 Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames have won 13 of their last 21 at Scotiabank Saddledome.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Islanders have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
