- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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This Thursday at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders (40-26-5) will host the Dallas Stars (43-16-11).
After a recent 3-2 defeat to the Golden Knights, the Dallas Stars are eager to iron out some rough patches. In their last outing, they struggled offensively, managing only 2 goals from 15 shots on goal. During the match, they had three opportunities on the power play, converting one. Dallas incurred 8 penalty minutes in the game.
The opposition has faced the Stars 212 times on power plays (ranking 10th league-wide) and scored 41 times. In total, Dallas has had 1,861 shots directed at them, maintaining a save percentage of .900. On the offensive side, the Stars have fired 1,798 shots with a shooting percentage of 13.1%. At even strength, they have yielded 145 goals while scoring 173. Furthermore, Dallas has capitalized on 62 goals from 213 power play opportunities, boasting a success rate of 29.11%. With a current points total of 97, they hold a points percentage of .693. This season, the Stars have scored 235 goals (8th in the league) and allowed 186.
In goal for the Stars will be Jake Oettinger. Over 296 games in his professional career, he has compiled a record of 178-76-33, starting 287 of those matches. Opponents have scored 723 goals against him, leading to a goals-against average of 2.52. He has faced 8,090 shots, achieving 7,367 saves, which gives him a .911 save percentage over 13,415 minutes played. Oettinger has also recorded 170 quality starts, with a percentage of .592.
The New York Islanders recently triumphed over the Blue Jackets, winning 1-0. They managed to score once out of 22 total shots and had three power play attempts but failed to convert.
Currently, the Islanders hold 167 goals at even strength and 35 on the power play (24th in the NHL). They have taken 1,979 shots (ranking 15th) with a shooting percentage of 10.21%, while allowing 1,997 shots. This season, New York has recorded 202 goals, accumulating 85 points and a points percentage of .599. They have given up 197 goals, including 161 at even strength and 36 while shorthanded. With 211 power play chances, their percentage stands at 16.59%, while they maintain a penalty kill percentage of 81.05%, having faced 190 power play opportunities with a save percentage of 90.1%.
Ilya Sorokin will be defending the crease for the Islanders. He has made 8,109 saves out of 8,856 shots, leading to a .916 save percentage. With a career record of 151-106-38, he has participated in 298 games, starting in 293. His total ice time is 13,521 minutes, with a quality start rate of 64.2% and 188 quality starts overall. Sorokin has conceded an average of 2.55 goals per game, totaling 747 goals.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Back New York
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