- Matchup: New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: Victory+
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The Anaheim Ducks (33-23-3) are set to host the New York Islanders (35-21-5) this Wednesday at the Honda Center.
In their last game, the New York Islanders secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Panthers. Their offensive capabilities were evident in this match, as they managed to score on 5 of their 26 shots. While they didn’t capitalize on their single power play opportunity, they still earned a robust victory. New York faced 6 penalty minutes in the game.
During even-strength play, the Islanders have allowed 136 goals while netting 150 of their own. Their opponents have capitalized on 165 power plays (ranking 23rd in the league) to score 31 goals. This season, the Islanders have recorded a total of 178 goals (20th in the NHL) and have yielded 167. They’ve taken a whopping 1,670 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. So far, they’ve amassed 75 points for a points percentage of .615, facing 1,707 shots against them with a solid save percentage of .902. The Islanders have also created 177 power play opportunities, converting 28 into goals for a 15.82% success rate.
In goal for the Islanders will be Ilya Sorokin, who has played 290 games in his professional career. With a record of 147 wins, 102 losses, and 38 ties, he has logged 285 starts. Sorokin has faced a total of 8,628 shots, making 7,903 saves, and holds a career save percentage of .916 over 13,501 minutes played. Throughout his career, he has achieved 185 quality starts, boasting a quality start rate of .649.
The Ducks, in their last outing, played to a 2-2 draw against the Flames. They had 5 power play opportunities, successfully converting 1. Anaheim netted 2 goals from 36 shots on goal.
Anaheim has accumulated 1,791 shots this season, ranking 5th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 10.72%. They’ve allowed 1,709 shots against, securing a penalty kill rate of 77.54% against 187 power plays faced. Their overall save percentage stands at 87.9%. The Ducks have had 180 power play chances this season, converting 33 of them for an 18.33% success rate. They have tallied a total of 192 goals, including 159 goals at even strength and ranking 18th with 33 power play goals. Defensively, they’ve given up 206 goals, which includes 164 even-strength goals and 42 short-handed goals. Currently, Anaheim sits at 69 points and a points percentage of .585.
In contrast, Ville Husso will be the starting goaltender for Anaheim. With a career record of 77-51-20 spanning 157 games, Husso has a quality start percentage of 49.0% and has achieved 73 quality starts. He has made 4,048 saves out of 4,497 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .900. Opponents average 3.01 goals per game against him, having scored a total of 449 goals in his career. Husso has been the starter in 149 games and has accumulated 7,713 minutes on the ice.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Pick: Select Anaheim
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