New York Islanders v Pittsburgh Penguins: the preview
New York Islanders meet Pittsburgh Penguins at UBS Arena, Thursday 11:30am (NHL). Pittsburgh Penguins have won 74 of the 143 meetings with New York Islanders since 1999.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Pittsburgh Penguins are 22nd. New York Islanders have the higher position to protect.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Pittsburgh Penguins are 5–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.6 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.
Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 143 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 66, Pittsburgh Penguins 74, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Pittsburgh Penguins won 8–3 at UBS Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Pittsburgh Penguins by 7 goals in 2023-24 (7–0).
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 Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (7 goals in 2026-27) and Evgeni Malkin (6 goals, 5 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, New York Islanders have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
