New York Islanders v Colorado Avalanche: the preview
New York Islanders meet Colorado Avalanche at UBS Arena, Tuesday 5:00am (NHL). New York Islanders have won 20 of the 37 meetings with Colorado Avalanche since 1999.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Colorado Avalanche are 5th. Colorado Avalanche are the side higher up the table.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Colorado Avalanche are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 4 goals for and 3.3 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Colorado Avalanche have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Nashville Predators 2–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 37 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 20, Colorado Avalanche 16, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 6–3 at UBS Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 6 goals in 2014-15 (6–0).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Brayden Schenn (5 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27).
For Colorado Avalanche, watch Artturi Lehkonen (0.7 goals a game, 5 assists in 2026-27) and Nathan MacKinnon (9 goals, 18 assists in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Colorado Avalanche have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
