Faceoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
TV/Streaming: MSGSN (Islanders local), TSN5 / TVAS (Senators/national), ESPN+ (U.S.)
Radio: TSN 1200 (Senators), 88.7 FM / 103.9 FM (Islanders)
This late-season Eastern Conference clash features two teams battling for playoff positioning in the final week of the regular season. The Senators (currently 5th in the Atlantic, 7th in the East) visit the Islanders (4th in the Metropolitan, 10th in the East) in a game with wild-card and seeding implications. Ottawa enters riding a three-game win streak and strong offensive momentum, while New York snapped a four-game skid with a recent home win but remains vulnerable on the back end.
Team Records and Standings Context
Ottawa Senators (42-27-10, 94 points): 5th in Atlantic Division, 7th in Eastern Conference. They boast a +28 goal differential and a solid 20-15-4 road record, with recent offensive surges pushing them closer to securing a playoff spot.
New York Islanders (43-31-5, 91 points): 4th in Metropolitan Division, 10th in Eastern Conference. A near-even goal differential (-1) and 22-14-2 home record keep them in the wild-card conversation, but inconsistency has hurt down the stretch.
Both squads are in the playoff mix, but Ottawa’s hotter form gives them a slight edge entering the finale of their season series.
Recent Team Forms (Last 5 Games)
Ottawa Senators (4-1-0):
W 5-1 vs. Florida (4/9)
W 6-2 vs. Tampa Bay (4/7)
W 6-3 vs. Carolina (4/5)
L 1-4 vs. Minnesota (4/4)
W (prior home win)
Ottawa has exploded offensively in wins (scoring 17 goals in the last three) and wrapped up a strong homestand before heading to Long Island.
New York Islanders (2-3-0):
W 5-3 vs. Toronto (4/9)
L 3-4 @ Carolina (4/4)
L 1-4 vs. Philadelphia (4/3)
L (prior road loss)
L (earlier skid)
New York ended a season-high four-game losing streak with the Toronto victory but has struggled defensively and in consistency lately.
Injury Report
Ottawa Senators (blue-line depleted):
Thomas Chabot (D) – Out / Day-to-day (Forearm; practiced non-contact recently, possible return soon but likely sidelined)
Tyler Kleven (D) – Out (Upper body; week-to-week, expected ~Apr 15)
Dennis Gilbert (D) – Out (Upper body; expected return ~Apr 12)
Nick Jensen (D) – Out (Knee surgery; ~Apr 28)
Carter Yakemchuk (D) – Out (Concussion; no timeline)
Ottawa’s defense is banged up, forcing reliance on depth and younger players.
New York Islanders:
Alexander Romanov (D) – IR (Shoulder; expected return ~Apr 14)
Pierre Engvall (LW) – Out for Season (Ankle)
Semyon Varlamov (G) – Out for Season (Knee)
Tony DeAngelo (D) – Questionable / Out recently (Lower body)
New York’s back end and goaltending depth remain tested, though Ilya Sorokin has shouldered a heavy load.
Key Player Matchups
Brady Tkachuk / Tim Stützle (OTT) vs. Islanders defense (e.g., Ryan Pulock / available corps): Tkachuk’s physicality and Stützle’s speed have powered Ottawa’s recent surge; New York’s depleted blue line could struggle containing them.
Fabian Zetterlund / Ottawa secondary scorers vs. Ilya Sorokin (NYI): Zetterlund has been hot (multiple goals recently); Sorokin’s elite play is New York’s best hope in net.
Anders Lee / Islanders forwards vs. Ottawa goaltending (Linus Ullmark): Lee provides veteran leadership and net-front presence, but Ottawa’s recent defensive structure (despite injuries) has limited opponents.
Special teams: Ottawa’s power play (around 23%) vs. New York’s penalty kill; both units could be decisive in a tight contest.
The game likely hinges on whether Ottawa’s offense overwhelms New York’s injury-riddled defense or if Sorokin steals the show at home.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
The teams have split the first two meetings (1-1-0):
March 19, 2026: Ottawa 3, New York 2 (at Ottawa)
October 18, 2025: New York 5, Ottawa 4 (at Ottawa)
Games have been competitive and high-scoring, with no clear home/road dominance this season.
Betting Trends
Senators are on a 3-game win streak and strong as slight road favorites lately.
Islanders are 2-3 in last 5 and have covered poorly during recent skids.
Totals have varied; recent Islander games trend lower when defense is prioritized, but Ottawa’s scoring binge supports Over potential.
Game Odds
Ottawa Senators – 120
New York Islanders 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
