New York Islanders chase fifth straight win over Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights meet New York Islanders at T-Mobile Arena, Saturday 2:00pm (NHL). New York Islanders have won the last four against Vegas Golden Knights.
The big picture
Vegas Golden Knights come in 8th on the ladder; New York Islanders are 17th. Vegas Golden Knights have the higher position to protect.
Vegas Golden Knights are 11–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 2.8 against.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
Form
Vegas Golden Knights have won three of their last five and most recently beat Detroit Red Wings 2–1.
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 16 times on our records since 2017: Vegas Golden Knights 6, New York Islanders 10.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 5–4 at UBS Arena.
New York Islanders have won the last four against Vegas Golden Knights.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 4 goals in 2024-25 (4–0).
Players to watch
For Vegas Golden Knights, watch Mark Stone (10 goals, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Tomas Hertl (7 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).
Milestone watch
Tomas Hertl is set to play game 1,000.
At T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights have won 13 of their last 20 at T-Mobile Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Vegas Golden Knights have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
