New York Islanders v St. Louis Blues: the preview
New York Islanders meet St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena, Thursday 11:00am (NHL). St. Louis Blues have won 15 of the 29 meetings with New York Islanders since 2008.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 20th on the ladder; St. Louis Blues are 21st. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
New York Islanders are 7–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.9 against.
St. Louis Blues are 7–9 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 3.1 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
St. Louis Blues have won two of their last five and most recently lost to New Jersey Devils 4–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 29 times on our records since 2008: New York Islanders 14, St. Louis Blues 15.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 4–3 at Enterprise Center.
Biggest margin between these two: St. Louis Blues by 5 goals in 2021-22 (6–1).
Players to watch
For New York Islanders, watch Bo Horvat (0.4 goals a game, 9 assists in 2026-27) and Simon Holmstrom (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For St. Louis Blues, watch Jimmy Snuggerud (0.4 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27) and Mason McTavish (0.4 goals a game, 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.
