Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
TV/Streaming: FOXLA+, Prime Video, MSGSN (plus ESPN+ and regional options)
This is the second meeting of the 2026-27 season. The Islanders took the first one 3-2 on October 20. Anaheim brings higher offensive output and the league’s top power play into a home date, while New York leans on structure, goaltending, and recent momentum after snapping a skid.
Injury Reports
New York Islanders
Mathew Barzal (C): Knee (IR/IR-NR); targeted return around Nov. 14 (possible availability or game-time decision after missing significant time).
Jean-Gabriel Pageau (C): Lower-body (day-to-day); recently missed time.
Alexander Romanov (D): Knee/ACL (IR); long-term (into spring).
Calum Ritchie (C): Lower-body (IR); expected early December range.
Recent returns of note include Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock, who have rejoined the lineup. Ilya Sorokin has been the clear No. 1 in net.
Anaheim Ducks
Ryan Poehling (C): Knee (IR-LT); longer-term (early December range).
Ian Moore (D): Lower-body (IR); possible return around Nov. 14.
A.J. Greer (LW): Upper-body (IR); expected mid-November (around Nov. 15).
Depth options and recent activations have helped fill gaps. Goaltending has been a mix (Lukas Dostal and Laurent Brossoit among the options).
Current Roster Highlights
Islanders key contributors: Bo Horvat (strong two-way center production), Brayden Schenn (recent multi-point impact), Victor Eklund (hot scoring stretch), Matthew Schaefer (offensive defenseman logging big minutes), Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri. Defense features Schaefer paired with veterans; Sorokin anchors the crease with solid numbers.
Ducks key contributors: Leo Carlsson (high point totals), Cutter Gauthier (elite goal-scoring pace), Beckett Sennecke, Mikael Granlund, Jackson LaCombe (heavy minutes and assists from the blue line). The top-six skill and power-play units drive the offense.
Recent Team Forms
Islanders: Roughly 4-3-3 in the last 10. They snapped a four-game winless stretch with a 5-2 win at Los Angeles on Nov. 12 (Schenn, Eklund, Schaefer among the contributors; Sorokin solid). Earlier results included OT/shootout outcomes. Stronger defensively and on the PK; faceoff dominance helps control play. Road form has been competitive.
Ducks: Roughly 6-3-1 in the last 10, though they dropped a recent home game. High-event style with strong goal production (top-tier GF/GP) but elevated goals against. Elite power play (league-leading percentage) is the biggest weapon. Home record is mixed.
Anaheim generates more offense and converts on the man advantage at an elite rate; New York is tighter defensively, wins more faceoffs, and has reliable goaltending.
Series History
Islanders lead the 2026-27 season series 1-0 after a 3-2 home win on Oct. 20 (strong start and limited Anaheim’s shots). Recent multi-year history has been competitive, with New York holding an edge in some stretches.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Bo Horvat / Brayden Schenn (NYI) vs. Leo Carlsson / Mikael Granlund (ANA): Center matchups and top-line battles will shape possession and special-teams opportunities.
Victor Eklund / Islanders skill wingers vs. Cutter Gauthier / Beckett Sennecke: Scoring-line dynamism; Gauthier’s finishing pace is a major threat.
Matthew Schaefer / Islanders blue line vs. Jackson LaCombe / Ducks defense: Offensive defensemen looking to jump into plays; transition and gap control matter.
Special teams: Anaheim’s top-ranked power play against New York’s strong penalty kill (top-10 range). Faceoffs favor the Islanders.
Goaltending: Ilya Sorokin (strong SV% and recent form) vs. Anaheim’s starter (Dostal or Brossoit). Volume and rebound control could decide a tight game.
Betting Trends
Anaheim’s power-play edge and home ice are positives, but defensive vulnerabilities and New York’s recent bounce-back (plus Sorokin) create value on the Islanders side or under totals in some spots.
New York’s defensive structure, faceoff edge, strong PK, and Sorokin in net should neutralize enough of Anaheim’s high-powered attack, especially if the Islanders stay out of the box. Anaheim’s elite power play and home scoring punch keep it close and could force overtime, but the Islanders’ recent form and prior success against these Ducks tilt the prediction slightly their way.
Game Odds
New York Islanders 6.5
Anaheim Ducks – 114
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
