The New York Islanders (10-6-2) visit the Colorado Avalanche (12-1-5) tonight at Ball Arena in Denver, a matchup between two of the league’s hottest teams.

The Islanders enter riding a four-game win streak, with all four wins coming on the road — including two in overtime. Their defensive structure has sharpened during that stretch, and on the season they’re averaging 3.33 goals per game while allowing 3.11, buoyed by Bo Horvat’s red-hot two-way play (23 points, 12 goals).

Ilya Sorokin has been steady, though not spectacular, with a 2.90 GAA and .898 save percentage.

Colorado, meanwhile, remains the NHL’s most explosive offensive team. The Avalanche lead the league at 4.11 goals per game, and Nathan MacKinnon continues to play at an MVP level with 33 points and a league-high 14 goals.

Their defensive metrics are just as strong: Colorado owns the league’s best goals-against average at 2.44, helped by Scott Wedgewood’s superb start (10 wins, 2.26 GAA, .913 save percentage).

Both teams are rolling, but the underlying numbers show a clear gap: Colorado generates more shots (34.1 per game), allows fewer (25.9), and holds the special-teams edge with a stronger penalty kill (87.9%). The Islanders will need to slow the tempo and win the goaltending battle to keep pace with the league’s best.

Prediction

Expect a high-paced, eventful game with plenty of chances for both sides. But the Avalanche’s structural advantage, home ice, and scoring depth give them the edge.

Projected Final Score: Avalanche 4, Islanders 2

How to Watch Islanders vs. Avalanche

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche is set for 9:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Mountain at Ball Arena in Denver.

The game airs live locally on Altitude Sports and MSG. Out-of-market viewers can catch the game on NHL Center Ice on TV or stream it on ESPN+.

You 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. Colorado Avalanche

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Mountain

Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports, MSG, NHL Center Ice (out-of-market)

Streaming: Gotham Sports, ESPN+ (out-of-market)