The New York Islanders (14-15-7) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-16-5) at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, December 29 at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders took down the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 in their most recent game, while the Penguins are coming off a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Sunday's game.
Over the last 10 games for the Penguins (5-4-1), their offense has totaled 38 goals while their defense has allowed 32 goals. They have recorded 31 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (29.0%).
Islanders vs. Penguins Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Penguins 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+105)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have finished 3-7-10 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 14-15-7.
- In the 13 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-3-6 record (good for 14 points).
- In the six games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they've finished 0-4-2 (two points).
- New York has lost all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 21 games (14-3-4, 32 points).
- In the nine games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-1-1 record (15 points).
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 7-9-2 (16 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 7-4-5 (19 points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a record of 16-16-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime contests.
- Pittsburgh has earned 17 points (7-1-3) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Pittsburgh has earned seven points (2-4-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Penguins have earned 30 points in their 20 games with at least three goals scored.
- Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 14 games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 8-2-3 (19 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 7-13-2 to register 16 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.69 | Goals Scored | 3.08 | 15th |
| 23rd | 3.19 | Goals Allowed | 3.7 | 32nd |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots | 28.6 | 14th |
| 14th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 30th |
| 32nd | 11.7% | Power Play % | 24.53% | 8th |
| 32nd | 64.94% | Penalty Kill % | 82.69% | 7th |
Islanders vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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