The Sunday NHL slate features the New York Islanders (14-15-7) visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins (16-16-5) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders rank 12th while the Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Penguins: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.69 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 23rd |
| Shots | 28.5 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 11.7% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 64.94% | 32nd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.7 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.6 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 24.53% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.69% | 7th |
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Islanders vs. Penguins Top Players
Islanders
- Anders Lee is one of New York's leading contributors this season with 29 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 17 assists, Bo Horvat is a strong contributor for New York through 35 games.
- New York's scoring effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri's 26 points. He's contributed 14 assists.
- Across 26 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 11-11-4. During those games, he's allowed 75 goals while recording 656 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 29 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 39 total points (1.1 per game). He averages three shots per game, shooting 9.1%.
- Rickard Rakell has racked up 30 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 17 goals and 13 assists.
- Evgeni Malkin has earned seven goals on the season, adding 23 assists.
- Tristan Jarry has an .885 save percentage (56th in the league), with 440 total saves, giving up 58 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has put together an 8-6-2 record this season.
Islanders vs. Penguins Injury Report
Islanders
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Owen Pickering: Out (Body),
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Sabres | L 7-1 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Penguins | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 1/5/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | W 7-3 | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |