New York Islanders v Florida Panthers: what the numbers say
New York Islanders meet Florida Panthers at UBS Arena, Wednesday 11:00am (NHL). Florida Panthers haven't beaten New York Islanders at UBS Arena since 2024-25: 3 meetings there since then.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Florida Panthers are 12th. Florida Panthers 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.
Florida Panthers are 9–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Florida Panthers have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 94 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 45, Florida Panthers 46, 3 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 5–2 at UBS Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Florida Panthers by 6 goals in 2009-10 (7–1).
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 Florida Panthers, watch Carter Verhaeghe (9 goals, 6 assists in 2026-27) and Sam Reinhart (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27).
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 10 of their last 21 at UBS Arena.
The deeper numbers
Florida Panthers haven't beaten New York Islanders at UBS Arena since 2024-25: 3 meetings there since then.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Florida Panthers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
