- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs New York Islanders
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet, MSG Sportsnet
- Bets/Point Spread: Oilers (-134) Islanders (+115)
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This Saturday, the New York Islanders (7-4-2) will take on the Edmonton Oilers (9-2-2) at UBS Arena. The listed odds place the Oilers at -134 and the Islanders at +115, with an over/under set at 6.5 goals.
The Edmonton Oilers enter this matchup on a high note, having achieved a decisive 4-0 victory against the Flames in their previous game. During that contest, the Oilers spent 9 minutes in the penalty box and capitalized on one of their two power play opportunities. The offensive performance was robust, as Edmonton scored on 4 of their 32 shots.
Offensively, the Edmonton Oilers have netted 55 goals this season, placing them 3rd in the NHL, while conceding 42. With a current total of 20 points, their points percentage stands at .769. The Oilers have been awarded 42 power play chances, converting 15 of those into goals, showcasing an impressive conversion rate of 35.71%. At even strength, they have scored 40 goals but allowed 32. Edmonton has taken 339 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 16.2%, while facing 349 shots and maintaining a save percentage of .880. Their opponents have been granted 35 power play opportunities (25th in the league), scoring 10 goals against them during those chances.
In goal for the Oilers is Tristan Jarry, who has played a total of 332 NHL games. With a record of 173 wins, 107 losses, and 36 overtime losses, Jarry has started in 316 of those games. He has faced 9,309 shots, making 8,440 saves, and enjoys a career save percentage of .907 over 18,268 minutes in net, featuring 183 quality starts with a rate of .579.
The New York Islanders, fresh off a 4-3 win against the Wild, also look to maintain their momentum. In that game, they secured 2 power play opportunities, converting 1. The Islanders scored 4 goals on 26 shots.
For the current season, the New York Islanders have managed 39 goals, accumulating 16 points and carrying a points percentage of .615. They have allowed 34 goals, with 28 at even strength and 6 while shorthanded. New York has scored 32 goals at even strength and 7 goals (22nd in the league) during power play situations. They have had 40 power play opportunities with a conversion rate of 17.50%. The Islanders have taken 339 shots (24th in the league) at a shooting percentage of 11.50%, while allowing 341 shots against. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 86.36% on the opposition’s 44 power play opportunities, with a save percentage of 90.0%.
Expected to take the crease for the Islanders is Ilya Sorokin, who has given up 799 goals while the opposition averages 2.57 goals per game against him. Sorokin has achieved a quality start rate of 64.0%, having 199 quality starts throughout his career. Over 311 games and 18,004 minutes, he holds a record of 160-116-38, with 8,540 saves on 9,336 shots, leading to a save percentage of .915.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown: will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Back New York (+115) and the under at 6.5 goals
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