New York Islanders chase seventh straight win over New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils meet New York Islanders at Prudential Center, Sunday 11:00am (NHL). New York Islanders have won the last six against New Jersey Devils.
The big picture
New Jersey Devils come in 7th on the ladder; New York Islanders are 17th. New Jersey Devils have the higher position to protect.
New Jersey Devils are 11–5 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.6 goals for and 2.9 against.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
New Jersey Devils have won four of their last five and most recently beat St. Louis Blues 5–4.
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
New Jersey Devils arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 129 times on our records since 1999: New Jersey Devils 57, New York Islanders 69, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), New York Islanders won 6–0 at UBS Arena.
New York Islanders have won the last six against New Jersey Devils.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 9 goals in 2025-26 (9–0).
Players to watch
For New Jersey Devils, watch Arseny Gritsyuk (8 goals, 4 assists in 2026-27) and Jack Hughes (8 goals, 13 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 Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils have won 16 of their last 23 at Prudential Center.
The deeper numbers
New Jersey Devils haven't beaten New York Islanders at Prudential Center since 2023-24: 5 meetings there since then.
New Jersey Devils have won their last 6 games at Prudential Center.
New York Islanders have won their last 5 games at Prudential Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New Jersey Devils go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
