Mark Scheifele closes in on 600 career assists
New York Islanders meet Winnipeg Jets at UBS Arena, Saturday 11:30am (NHL). New York Islanders have won 20 of the 31 meetings with Winnipeg Jets since 2011.
The big picture
New York Islanders come in 20th on the ladder; Winnipeg Jets are 27th. 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.
Winnipeg Jets are 6–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.6 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.
Winnipeg Jets have won two of their last five and most recently beat Vancouver Canucks 6–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 31 times on our records since 2011: New York Islanders 20, Winnipeg Jets 11.
Last time out (2025-26), Winnipeg Jets won 5–4 at Canada Life Centre.
Biggest margin between these two: New York Islanders by 4 goals in 2022-23 (4–0).
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 Winnipeg Jets, watch Kyle Connor (0.7 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026-27) and Cole Perfetti (0.4 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Mark Scheifele is 1 assists short of 600 for their career.
At UBS Arena
New York Islanders have won 9 of their last 20 at UBS Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Islanders go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
