The Metropolitan Division rivals clash at the Prudential Center with vastly different stakes – the playoff-bound Devils seeking to build momentum despite dropping their last two games, while the eliminated Islanders limp in on the second night of a back-to-back with a leaky defense that's surrendered over 4.5 goals per game in their last ten outings.
Jacob Markstrom will likely face off against Ilya Sorokin in a goaltending matchup that could determine whether the scoring trends continue or reverse in this late-season matchup.
Recent history offers little guidance as these teams have split their last ten meetings, though the Devils did claim a 4-3 overtime victory when the New Jersey Devils last faced the New York Islanders in November.
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders prediction: who will win?
For today's New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders matchup, our predictive model gives the Devils a 72.5% chance of defeating the Islanders.
Pre-game probabilities
New Jersey Devils
Moneyline
Win %
72.5%
27.5%
New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils: 72.5% win probability
- Strong offensive output (235 goals scored this season)
- Better overall standing (7th in Eastern Conference with 89 points)
- Excellent recent form (LLWWW with 3 consecutive wins)
New York Islanders: 27.5% win probability
- Defensive struggles (251 goals against this season)
- Poor road performance (reflected in their 12th place standing)
- Inconsistent scoring (221 goals for, ranking in bottom half of conference)
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New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders preview
The Devils and Islanders face off at the Prudential Center this Sunday in what's shaping up to be a classic Metro Division showdown with dramatically different stakes for each squad.
While New Jersey has already punched their playoff ticket and sits comfortably in third place in the Metropolitan Division, the once-proud Islanders were officially eliminated from postseason contention after their shootout loss to Philadelphia yesterday.
The Devils' powerhouse special teams could be the difference-maker here – they're converting an impressive 27.5% of power plays (3rd in NHL) while killing penalties at an 81.9% clip (5th overall), in stark contrast to the Islanders who rank dead last in both categories.
Jacob Markstrom likely gets the nod in net for the Devils while the Isles counter with Ilya Sorokin, who despite his team's struggles, has maintained a respectable .916 career save percentage.
These cross-river rivals have split their recent matchups fairly evenly, with New York holding a slight 5-4-1 edge in their last ten meetings, though the Devils snagged a 4-3 overtime win in their most recent clash back in November.
Bo Horvat and Anders Lee have been bright spots in a dim Islanders season, both finding the net in yesterday's shootout loss to Philadelphia.
The Devils will be hungry to bounce back after consecutive losses, including Friday's disappointing 4-2 home defeat to Pittsburgh where they blew an early two-goal lead.
With playoff positioning nearly locked – likely facing Carolina in the first round – New Jersey needs to build momentum and confidence against a tired Islanders squad playing their third game in four nights.
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders form
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders head to head
New Jersey Devils
33%
New York Islanders
67%
Nov 10, 2024
New York Islanders
3 : 4
New Jersey Devils
Oct 25, 2024
New Jersey Devils
3 : 4
New York Islanders
Sep 27, 2024
New York Islanders
5 : 1
New Jersey Devils
Sep 22, 2024
New Jersey Devils
2 : 4
New York Islanders
Apr 15, 2024
New Jersey Devils
1 : 4
New York Islanders
Mar 24, 2024
New York Islanders
0 : 4
New Jersey Devils
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