- Matchup: St. Louis Blues vs New York Islanders
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
- Betting Odds: Blues (+220) Islanders (-275)
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The New York Islanders (11-7-2) face off against the St. Louis Blues (6-9-5) at UBS Arena this Saturday. The moneyline has the Blues at +220 while the Islanders open at -275. The total over/under is set at 6.5.
After their last game ended in a 3-2 defeat to the Maple Leafs, the St. Louis Blues are looking for a comeback. They incurred 6 penalty minutes during that match and struggled offensively. Despite having 3 power play opportunities, they managed to score just once. The Blues fired 29 shots on goal, converting 2 into goals.
So far this season, St. Louis Blues opponents have received 51 power play opportunities (ranked 30th in the NHL) and have capitalized on 14 goals. The Blues have faced 557 shots, resulting in a save percentage of .864. With 515 shots taken, they’re achieving a shooting percentage of 10.7%. Even at even strength, they’ve allowed 62 goals while scoring 43. Currently, the Blues have 51 power plays and have scored 12 goals, giving them a rate of 23.53%. They hold 17 points with a points percentage of .425, accumulating a total of 55 goals (27th in the league) while allowing 76 goals against.
Jordan Binnington is expected to be the starting goaltender for this matchup. Throughout his professional career, Binnington has recorded 182 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .537. He boasts a save percentage of .905 across 17,840 minutes on the ice, facing 9,972 shots and making 9,029 saves. With 943 goals scored against him, his goals-against average stands at 2.78. Binnington’s record is 177-121-40 over 339 games played, totaling 350 appearances in his NHL career.
In their most recent game, the New York Islanders secured a victory against the Stars, winning 3-2. They had 2 power play chances but were unable to score. The Islanders found the net 3 times out of 22 shots taken.
On even strength, the Islanders have netted 54 goals and contributed 10 goals on the power play (ranking 20th league-wide). They’ve attempted 569 shots (13th in the NHL) with an 11.25% shooting percentage, while their opponents have taken 576 shots. This season, the New York Islanders have scored a total of 64 goals, secured 24 points, and achieved a points percentage of .600. They have allowed 62 goals, with 50 at even strength and 12 while shorthanded. New York has 66 power play chances, resulting in a 15.15% success rate and a penalty kill percentage of 82.35% on 68 opponent power plays. Their current save percentage stands at 89.2%.
In goal, expect to see Ilya Sorokin. He has recorded 7,260 saves from 7,932 shots, giving him a save percentage of .915. Sorokin has a career record of 131-94-38, participating in 266 games, starting 261, with a total ice time of 13,442 minutes. His quality starts rate is at 65.1%, achieving 170 quality starts in his career. Opponents average 2.57 goals per game against him, totaling 672 goals.
Who do you think will claim victory in tonight’s NHL faceoff, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Bet on New York (-275)
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