The New York Islanders are set to host the St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Islanders enter the game with a record of 12-7-2, while the Blues are 6-9-6.
The Islanders are coming off a dominant 5-0 win against the Detroit Red Wings, fueled by Maxim Shabanov's two-goal performance. New York has been strong recently, posting a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games. During that span, they've averaged 3.2 goals per game while allowing just 2.2. The Islanders' offense ranks sixth in the league. Bo Horvat leads the team with 14 goals and 11 assists, while Kyle Palmieri has contributed two goals and six assists in his last 10 appearances.
The St. Louis Blues, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency this season. In their last 10 games, they are 3-3-4, averaging 2.5 goals per game and giving up 3.2. The Blues' offense is currently ranked 26th in the league, while their defense is 30th in goals conceded. Jordan Kyrou has six goals and six assists for the Blues. Justin Faulk has also been a key contributor with five goals and three assists in his last 10 games.
This will be the first meeting between the Islanders and Blues this season. The Islanders are 4-3-1 at home, while the Blues are 3-4-2 on the road. New York is ninth in the NHL in penalty minutes, averaging 4.2 per game. St. Louis has a 2-3-1 record in games where they have more penalties than their opponent.
Looking at betting insights, the Islanders and their opponents have combined for more than 6.5 goals in 11 of their 21 games this season. The Blues have seen similar results, with 10 of their games exceeding 6.5 goals. The two teams average a combined six goals per game, which is slightly below the game's total of 6.5. The average total goals involving these two teams is 6.7, slightly higher than the game's total.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
