Venue & Game Info
Location: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
Puckdrop: 7:30 PM ET
Capacity: ~17,113
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NESN / MSGSN
Injury Report
Boston Bruins:
Charlie McAvoy (D) – upper body, day-to-day
Pavel Zacha (F) – ankle soreness, questionable
Jeremy Swayman (G) – healthy, expected starter
New York Islanders:
Mathew Barzal (C) – groin strain, questionable
Adam Pelech (D) – lower body, out indefinitely
Ilya Sorokin (G) – healthy, expected starter
Key Player Matchups
David Pastrňák (BOS) vs. Mathew Barzal (NYI, if active): Pastrňák’s elite scoring (team leader in goals) against Barzal’s playmaking speed.
Brad Marchand (BOS) vs. Bo Horvat (NYI): Veteran leaders who drive their respective offenses and special teams.
Jeremy Swayman (BOS) vs. Ilya Sorokin (NYI): Goaltending duel; Swayman’s consistency vs. Sorokin’s acrobatic saves.
Team Recent Form
Boston Bruins:
W vs Montreal (3–2 OT)
L vs Tampa Bay (4–2)
W vs Ottawa (5–3)
L vs Toronto (4–1)
W vs Buffalo (3–2)
Form: 3–2 in last 5, inconsistent but resilient.
New York Islanders:
W vs Rangers (4–3 OT)
W vs Devils (3–2)
L vs Pittsburgh (5–2)
W vs Philadelphia (4–1)
L vs Carolina (3–0)
Form: 3–2 in last 5, strong at home with defensive structure.
Series History
Bruins lead all-time series 97–72–21.
Islanders won 2 of 3 meetings in the 2024–25 season.
Last meeting: Islanders 3–2 win at UBS Arena (March 2025).
Betting Trends
Bruins are 6–4 ATS in last 10 games.
Islanders are 7–3 ATS in last 10 games.
Bruins games trend under (defense-first, goaltending reliant).
Islanders games trend over (balanced scoring, occasional defensive lapses).
Projected Score: New York Islanders 3 – Boston Bruins 2 (OT)
Reasoning: Expect a tight, defensive battle with both goaltenders shining. Islanders’ home advantage and Horvat’s scoring tilt the balance slightly, but Boston’s resilience keeps it close.
Final Take: This matchup should be a classic Atlantic vs. Metropolitan clash. The Bruins’ disciplined defense meets the Islanders’ structured system, with New York favored to edge out a narrow win at UBS Arena.
Game Odds
Boston Bruins 6
New York Islanders – 160
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025
