New York Islanders v Calgary Flames: the preview
New York Islanders meet Calgary Flames at UBS Arena, Friday 11:00am (NHL). Calgary Flames have won 19 of the 34 meetings with New York Islanders since 1999.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 17th on the ladder; Calgary Flames are 28th. 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.
Calgary Flames are 7–10 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 3.5 against.
Form
New York Islanders have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Carolina Hurricanes 3–5.
Calgary Flames have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Anaheim Ducks 3–5.
Head to head
These sides have met 34 times on our records since 1999: New York Islanders 15, Calgary Flames 19.
Last time out (2025-26), New York Islanders won 3–2 at UBS Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Calgary Flames by 5 goals in 1999-00 (5–0).
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 Calgary Flames, watch Joel Farabee (6 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27) and Matvei Gridin (5 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.
