Puck drop: is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
TV: MSGSN2 (Devils), MSGSN (Islanders)
This is a Metropolitan Division rivalry game and the second meeting of the 2026-27 season. The Islanders won the first matchup 6-0 on October 3. The Devils enter on a three-game winning streak and begin a road trip; the Islanders are concluding a three-game homestand after a 5-3 loss to Carolina.
Projected Lineups / Current Rosters
New Jersey Devils: Top lines typically feature Jack Hughes (team leader with 21 points) centered with Jesper Bratt and supporting wingers such as Arseny Gritsyuk or others. Nico Hischier anchors another line. Defense includes Luke Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, Brett Pesce, and Jonas Siegenthaler. Goalies: Connor Hellebuyck (strong recent form, 4-0 in limited starts) or Jake Allen.
New York Islanders: Practice lines have included Emil Heineman – Bo Horvat – Kyle Palmieri; Ondřej Palát – Brayden Schenn – Victor Eklund; Simon Holmström – JG Pageau – Anthony Duclair; and depth options. Defense features Matthew Schaefer, Adam Pelech, and others. Goalies: Ilya Sorokin (primary) or Semyon Varlamov.
Injury Reports
Devils: Seamus Casey (knee, injured non-roster/IR, longer-term). Minimal other significant absences reported recently.
Islanders: Mathew Barzal (knee, non-roster IR; has been practicing in non-contact, possible return window); Alexander Romanov (ACL/knee, IR, long-term); Ryan Pulock (upper body, out 2-4 weeks); Matias Maccelli (lower body, IR); Calum Ritchie (lower body, IR). Several key pieces missing or limited.
Recent Team Forms
Devils: Strong 11-5-0 overall (22 points, 2nd in Metro). Three-game win streak, including a 5-4 OT win vs. St. Louis (Nov. 5). 8-2-0 in last 10. Jack Hughes is rolling (21 points); offense averages ~3.5 GF/G with solid structure. Strong at home but solid enough on the road.
Islanders: 7-6-2 overall (16 points, 5th in Metro). 5-3-2 in last 10, but recent 5-3 loss to Carolina. Offense has been inconsistent (~2.8 GF/G); strong PK (~86.5%) helps, but they miss Barzal’s creativity. Home record is mixed.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Jack Hughes / Jesper Bratt / Arseny Gritsyuk vs. Islanders defense (Schaefer, Pelech): Hughes is the clear standout with elite playmaking and scoring. Islanders must limit odd-man rushes and high-danger chances.
Bo Horvat / Kyle Palmieri / Brayden Schenn vs. Devils pairs (Luke Hughes, Pesce): Horvat provides leadership and two-way play; secondary scoring from Palmieri and others will be key while Barzal is out.
Special teams: Devils’ PP vs. Islanders’ strong PK. Islanders’ faceoff edge could help.
Goaltending: Hellebuyck/Allen for New Jersey vs. Sorokin for New York. Sorokin has been reliable; Hellebuyck has looked sharp in limited action.
Series History
Islanders lead the season series 1-0 (6-0 win on Oct. 3). They have won the last six meetings overall and are 8-0-1 in their last nine against the Devils. Historical edge clearly favors New York in recent years.
Betting Trends
Devils’ superior record and recent form vs. Islanders’ H2H dominance and home ice. Models often lean toward New Jersey given the standings gap and Islanders’ injuries, though rivalry games can be tight or low-scoring.
New Jersey’s superior record, three-game winning streak, and star power from Jack Hughes give them the edge despite the Islanders’ recent H2H dominance and home ice. The Islanders will be competitive with Sorokin in net and strong special teams, but the Devils’ depth and momentum should carry them in a tight, physical Metropolitan rivalry game.
Game Odds
New Jersey Devils – 145
New York Islanders 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 6, 2026
