NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers (2-0-1) vs. New York Islanders (0-3-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: UBS Arena, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Belmont Park, NY 11003

Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT (4:30 PM PDT)

Broadcast: ESPN+, Hulu, MSGSN, Sportsnet West

Team Recent Form

Edmonton Oilers: Riding a two-game win streak, including a 2–0 shutout of the Rangers. Averaging 2.66 goals per game while allowing just 1.33.

New York Islanders: Coming off a 5–2 home loss to Winnipeg, allowing 13 goals in three games. Offense averaging just 2.33 goals per game.

Injury Report

Oilers: No major injuries reported.

Islanders: No significant injuries listed, but lineup changes expected.

Player Matchups

Connor McDavid (EDM): 4 assists through 3 games, still seeking first goal but driving play.

Leon Draisaitl (EDM): 2 goals, 1 assist; lethal on the power play.

Stuart Skinner (EDM): 1-0-1, 1.44 GAA, .942 SV%; coming off a shutout.

Kyle Palmieri (NYI): 3 points (1G, 2A), leading Isles offense.

Mathew Barzal (NYI): Creative playmaker, but yet to find rhythm.

Ilya Sorokin (NYI): 0-3-0, 4.18 GAA, .854 SV%; struggling despite past success vs. Edmonton.

Series History

Oilers swept Islanders 2-0 last season.

Edmonton has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.

Islanders have not beaten Edmonton at UBS Arena since 2022.

Betting Trends

Oilers: 2-0 when scoring 3+ goals.

Islanders: 0-2 at home this season.

Under has hit in 2 of Edmonton’s 3 games; Over has hit in 2 of Islanders’ 3 games.

Game Odds

Edmonton Oilers              – 162

New York Islanders         6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, October 15, 2025