- Matchup: Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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The New York Islanders (41-27-5) are set to host the Florida Panthers (35-33-3) at UBS Arena this Saturday.
After a tough 3-2 loss to the Wild, the Florida Panthers are eager for a rebound. In that game, Florida had a lackluster offensive performance, managing only 2 goals from 20 shots, and faced a mere 2 penalty minutes. They had one power play opportunity but were unable to capitalize on it.
At even strength, the Panthers have allowed 191 goals while scoring 160. Their opponents have had 240 power play opportunities (ranked 2nd in the league) and scored 44 goals against them. Overall, Florida has mustered 208 goals this season (ranking 20th in the NHL) while allowing 235. They have recorded 2,012 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.3%. Floridians have accumulated 73 points, with a points percentage of .514. They’re facing 1,896 shots against and maintain a save percentage of .876. With 245 power play opportunities, they have netted 48 goals, giving them a success rate of 19.59%.
Starting in goal will be Sergei Bobrovsky. Over his career, Bobrovsky has notched 453 quality starts, boasting a rate of .576. His current save percentage stands at .912 across 40,079 minutes played. He has faced 22,950 shots and made 20,941 saves, with a career goals-against average of 2.55. To date, he holds a record of 455 wins, 263 losses, and 58 overtime losses, participating in 787 games overall.
Recently, the New York Islanders celebrated a 2-1 victory against the Stars, scoring on 2 of 25 shots attempted. They had 3 power play opportunities but failed to find the net.
The Islanders have taken 2,051 shots (ranking 13th in the NHL) and have a shooting percentage of 10.09%, while conceding 2,048 shots. Their penalty kill operates at a rate of 81.44%, facing 194 power play chances, with a save percentage of 90.1%. New York has had 216 power play opportunities and a power play conversion rate of 16.20%. The team has scored 172 goals at even strength and 35 goals on the power play (ranked 26th in the league). To date, they’ve allowed 202 total goals—166 at even strength and 36 while shorthanded—yielding 87 points this season with a points percentage of .596.
In net for the Islanders, expect to see Ilya Sorokin. He has a career average of 2.55 goals allowed per game and has given up 749 goals. Sorokin’s quality start rate is 64.6%, achieving 190 quality starts in his professional career. With 294 games played and 13,525 total minutes, he holds a record of 152 wins, 107 losses, and 38 overtime losses, with a total of 8,146 saves from 8,895 shots against, resulting in an impressive save percentage of .916.
So, who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or on the moneyline?
Expert’s Pick: Bet on New York
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