Venue & Game Details
Location: UBS Arena, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: MSGSN (Islanders), TSN3 (Jets), ESPN+
Team Records & Recent Form
Winnipeg Jets (1-1-0): Coming off a 3–2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, powered by Mark Scheifele’s two goals and a 30-save performance from Connor Hellebuyck. Winnipeg dropped its opener to Dallas but rebounded strongly. Last season, the Jets finished 56-22-4, leading the NHL in fewest goals allowed (190) and ranking 3rd in goals scored (275).
New York Islanders (0-2-0): Lost their opener to Pittsburgh and then fell 4–2 to Washington in their home debut. Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL goal, and Anthony Duclair added a power-play tally, but defensive lapses left them chasing. The Isles finished last season 35-35-12, ranking 27th in scoring (222 goals) and 20th in goals allowed (257).
Recent Form (last 5 games, including preseason):
Jets: W–L–W–L–W
Islanders: L–L–W–L–L
Injury Report
Jets: No major injuries reported.
Islanders: No significant injuries; Jonathan Drouin returns from a one-game suspension for cross-checking.
Key Player Matchups
Mark Scheifele (WPG) vs. Mathew Barzal (NYI): Scheifele is off to a hot start with 2 goals in his last game, while Barzal remains the Islanders’ top playmaker.
Kyle Connor (WPG) vs. Bo Horvat (NYI): Connor’s elite finishing ability against Horvat’s two-way presence at center.
Goaltending: Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) vs. Ilya Sorokin (NYI). Hellebuyck is coming off a strong outing, while Sorokin has struggled early (.860 SV%, 4.21 GAA) but owns a career .932 SV% vs. Winnipeg.
Series History
2024–25 season series: Jets won both meetings, outscoring the Islanders 7–3.
All-time: Winnipeg leads the modern series 13-9 since relocation.
Betting Trends
Jets were the NHL’s best defensive team last season (2.3 GA/G).
Islanders ranked 31st in power-play efficiency (12.5%).
Winnipeg has won 6 of its last 7 against New York.
Islanders are 1-5 in their last 6 home games dating back to last season.
Score Projection: Jets 4 – Islanders 2
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets – 130
New York islanders 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 12, 2025
