- Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders
- Event Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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Competing at UBS Arena, the New York Islanders (42-27-5) will host the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-21-16) this Monday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are eager to bounce back after their recent 6-3 defeat to the Stars. In this match, Pittsburgh spent 10 minutes in the penalty box. Despite this setback, the Penguins managed to get 4 power play opportunities, resulting in 1 goal, having completed 3 out of their 12 shots on target.
This season, the Penguins’ opponents have capitalized on 218 power play chances (ranking 13th in the league), scoring 39 goals in those opportunities. The Penguins have faced 2,002 shots against them, showcasing a save percentage of .888. They’ve taken 2,112 shots themselves, with a shooting percentage of 11.7%. At even strength, the team has allowed 185 goals while scoring 196. Additionally, with 209 power play chances converted into 51 goals, they maintain a power play success rate of 24.40%. This season, the Penguins have earned 88 points, holding a points percentage of .603 and scoring a total of 247 goals (7th in the NHL) while allowing 224 goals against them.
Stuart Skinner is anticipated to start for the Penguins. Over his professional career, Skinner has achieved 105 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .550. His current save percentage stands at .904, covering 9,277 minutes in net. With 5,389 shots faced, he has recorded 4,872 saves and allowed 517 goals, resulting in an average of 2.71 goals against per game. Skinner’s career record is 109-62-18, having started in 191 games and played in a total of 197 contests.
Meanwhile, the New York Islanders recently secured a win against the Panthers, producing a score of 5-2. During that game, they capitalized on 3 power play chances, scoring once from their 40 shots on goal.
The Islanders have achieved 176 goals at even strength and 36 goals (ranked 25th in the league) during power plays. Totaling 2,091 shots taken (12th in the NHL), they have a shooting percentage of 10.14% and have permitted 2,069 shots from opponents. The Islanders have recorded 212 goals this season, totaling 89 points with a points percentage of .601, while allowing 204 goals, attributed to 168 goals at even strength and 36 while shorthanded. Their power play opportunities stand at 219, with a conversion rate of 16.44%. They have an impressive penalty kill rate of 81.54%, facing 195 power play attempts, along with a save percentage of 90.1%.
In goal for the Islanders, Ilya Sorokin is expected to play. He has an impressive save record with 8,165 saves from 8,916 shots, amounting to a save percentage of .916. Sorokin boasts a career record of 153-107-38, participating in 301 games, and having started 295. He has logged 13,527 minutes, featuring a quality start rate of 64.4% during his career, with 190 quality starts. Opponents average 2.55 goals per game against him, totaling 751 goals allowed throughout his career.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL face-off against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Back Pittsburgh
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