The Nashville Predators look to snap their six-game losing streak as they welcome the New York Islanders to Bridgestone Arena in a matchup where goals might be at a premium—with both teams averaging under 2.75 goals per game this season.
While the Predators have struggled mightily on both ends of the ice, the Islanders' recent back-to-back wins give them momentum despite their own offensive challenges, with goaltender Ilya Sorokin likely to be the difference-maker against Nashville's sputtering offense that's managed just 10 goals in their last six contests.
All eyes will be on how the defensively-minded Predators handle the Islanders' top-heavy attack led by Horvat and Lee when the home team hosts the away team Tuesday night.
Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Islanders a 72.5% chance of defeating the Predators.
Pre-game probabilities
Nashville Predators
Moneyline
Win %
27.5%
72.5%
New York Islanders
Nashville Predators: 27.5% win probability
- Poor recent form (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
- Weak defensive record (252 goals conceded, 14th in Western Conference)
- Limited offensive production (192 goals scored, third lowest in Western Conference)
New York Islanders: 72.5% win probability
- Strong offensive output (210 goals scored this season)
- Better overall record (34 wins compared to Predators' 27)
- Solid defensive performance (231 goals against versus Predators' 252)
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Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders preview
The struggling Nashville Predators host the New York Islanders tonight at Bridgestone Arena, with both teams looking to salvage something from disappointing seasons that have fallen short of expectations.
While the Isles have won back-to-back games and cling to faint playoff hopes, Nashville's six-game losing skid has them firmly planted near the Western Conference basement.
This matchup features two of the league's most anemic offenses—New York averaging just 2.74 goals per game while Nashville manages an even more pitiful 2.48—which suggests we might be in for a low-scoring affair.
The goaltending battle pits Ilya Sorokin, one of New York's few bright spots with a .906 save percentage, against Nashville's typically reliable Juuse Saros, who's endured a rough campaign with numbers well below his career average.
Look for offensive leaders Bo Horvat and Anders Lee to carry the load for the visitors, while the Predators will need more from Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault, who've combined for 48 goals but haven't gotten much help.
Both squads feature defensive units that have leaked goals all season, with the Predators surrendering 3.27 per game and the Islanders not much better at 3.01.
Brady Skjei and Nick Blankenburg have been rare defensive standouts for Nashville, while Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov have provided some stability on New York's blueline.
I've gotta think the Islanders' recent momentum gives them the edge, but don't expect fireworks in what's shaping up to be a gritty, low-scoring battle between two teams playing out the string.