The New York Islanders (4-3-1) visit the Boston Bruins (4-7-0) tonight in a 2025 Frozen Frenzy matchup at TD Garden in Boston.

The Islanders come in at 4-3-1, tied in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, arriving with offensive momentum. They average 3.75 goals per game while firing nearly 30 shots per night. Their power play remains modest at 18.5 %, and their penalty kill ranks in the bottom quarter of the league at 74.1%. But, while the offense shows life, defensively, the Isles have allowed over 3.3 goals per game, which leaves them vulnerable.

Bo Horvat leads the Islanders with 5 goals and 4 assists through 8 games, maintaining a +6 rating while averaging over 20 minutes a night. Rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer has impressed early with 7 points and a +3 rating, showing poise in transition and solid puck-moving under pressure.

On the flip side, the Bruins arrive at 4-7-0, sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Division. Boston has scored 3.20 goals per game but has a weak record of puck possession and defensive lapses, allowing around 3.50 goals per contest. The Bruins also face the tail end of their third back-to-back in October, which may impact energy late in the game.

For Boston, David Pastrnak continues to carry the offense, racking up 5 goals and 8 assists in 11 games — top-10 in the NHL — as the Bruins’ primary scoring threat.

Prediction

Expect a high-pace, back-and-forth contest with goals and momentum swings. The Islanders’ offensive uptick gives them a slight edge, but the Bruins’ hunger for a turnaround and home crowd support make it a viable sleeper.

Projected Final Score: Islanders 4, Bruins 3

Injury Report

New York Islanders

Alexander Romanov (D) — IR (upper body)

Maxim Shabanov (RW) — Out

Pierre Engvall (LW) — LTIR (ankle)

Semyon Varlamov (G) — IR (knee)

Jesse Nurmi (LW) — IR-NR

Boston Bruins

Jordan Harris (D) — IR (undisclosed)

How to Watch Islanders vs. Bruins

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins is set for 7:15 PM Eastern at TD Garden in Boston.

The game airs live locally on MSG and NESN.

Out-of-market viewers can watch the game free on ESPN+ by starting a trial with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV, all of which include ESPN+.

After signing up, activate your ESPN plan and link it to your MyDisney login. If you already have Hulu + Live TV, you’ll automatically get access through that account. Remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t plan to keep the service.

New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 7:15 PM Eastern

Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA

TV: MSG, NESN

Streaming: Gotham Sports, ESPN+