The New York Islanders (29-26-7) are set to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (27-28-7) on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings and secure a playoff spot.
New York Islanders
The Islanders have had a mixed season so far, currently sitting in the middle of the Metropolitan Division. They have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. Key players for the Islanders include:
Bo Horvat: Leading the team with 19 goals and 24 assists. Horvat has been a consistent offensive threat and is a key player for the Islanders.
Kyle Palmieri: Contributing significantly with six goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
Noah Dobson: Adding three assists in his last two outings. Dobson has been a key player in the Islanders’ recent success.
Defensively, the Islanders are allowing an average of 3.1 goals per game. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin has been solid, with a 10-2-1 record in games where the Islanders score one or more power-play goals. Sorokin has been bearing a heavy workload, starting in 10 straight games and 32 of the last 38 games.
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks have had a challenging season, currently sitting near the bottom of the Pacific Division. They have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. Key players for the Ducks include:
Sam Colangelo: Leading the team with 15 goals and 19 assists. Colangelo has been a consistent offensive force for the Ducks.
Frank Vatrano: Contributing significantly with 20 goals and 35 assists. Vatrano has been a key player in the Ducks’ recent success.
Alex Killorn: Adding 19 goals and 11 assists. Killorn has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Ducks.
Defensively, the Ducks are allowing an average of 2.8 goals per game. Goaltender Lukas Dostal has been solid, turning aside 18 of 21 shots in their recent loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Game Insights
Goals/Game: The Islanders are averaging 2.8 goals per game, while the Ducks are averaging 3.1 goals.
Power Play: The Islanders have a 19.9% success rate on the power play, while the Ducks have a 23.4% success rate.
Penalty Kill: The Islanders have an 82.5% success rate on the penalty kill, while the Ducks have a 76.7% success rate.
Injuries and Lineup Changes
Islanders: Noah Dobson has returned from an 11-game absence with a lower-body injury and has three assists in his last two outings. Marcus Hogberg is making steps toward returning and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Ducks
New York Islanders -115
Anaheim Ducks 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, March 8, 2025
