NHLSeries starts 12/18
Islanders7-5-2
vs
Golden Knights10-5-2
NYI 41%59% VGK
# NHL
Islanders vs Golden Knights prediction
New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights, Friday 18 December, 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena. Our line gives the Golden Knights a 59% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Islanders
- GoalsBo Horvat7
- AssistsMatthew Schaefer10
- PointsBo Horvat14
Golden Knights
- GoalsMark Stone10
- AssistsMitch Marner15
- PointsJack Eichel20
Season averages
| NYI | Stat | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| 2.71 | Goals Against Average | 2.88 |
| 26.2 | Shots Against per Game | 25.7 |
| 86.0 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 70.0 |
| 7 | Power Play Goals Against | 12 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 2.79 | Goals For per Game | 3.38 |
| 25.5 | Shots per Game | 28.8 |
| 7 | Power Play Goals | 13 |
| 15.9 | Power Play Percentage | 27.7 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 3 |
Last five games
Islanders
- Lvs LA3-2 OT
- Lat DAL6-3
- Wat NSH4-3 SO
- Wat MIN4-3 OT
- Lvs EDM4-0
Golden Knights
- Lat CBJ2-1 OT
- Wvs OTT4-1
- Lvs NJ5-2
- Lat BOS3-2 SO
- Wat PIT3-2
Injury report
Islanders
- Ryan PulockOut
- Matias MaccelliInjured Reserve
- Calum RitchieInjured Reserve
- Alexander RomanovInjured Reserve
- Mathew BarzalInjured Reserve
Golden Knights
- Parker WotherspoonInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- TV
- MSGSN, Scripps Sports
- Season series
- Series starts 12/18
Golden Knights and Islanders this season
- Fri 18 DecIslanders at Golden KnightsFri 10:00 PM ET
- Thu 4 MarGolden Knights at IslandersThu 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Islanders vs Golden Knights?
10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Friday 18 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Islanders vs Golden Knights on?
ESPN lists MSGSN, Scripps Sports for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Islanders vs Golden Knights?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Vegas Golden Knights a 59% chance, so a call on them pays x1.68. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Islanders vs Golden Knights played?
At T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the home of the Vegas Golden Knights.
How many times do the Golden Knights and Islanders play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Golden Knights and Islanders play next?
Thursday 4 March 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Golden Knights at the Islanders.
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