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Matthew Schaefer and Adam Fox will be leading the way for the New York Islanders and New York Rangers, respectively, when the two teams play on Saturday, Dec. 27 at UBS Arena, with the puck dropping at 6 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Islanders-Rangers game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Islanders vs. Rangers Game Information and TV ChannelWhen: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 6 p.m. ETWhere: UBS Arena in Elmont, New YorkTV: ESPN+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports Islanders vs Rangers Betting Information Favorite Puck Line Favorite Puck Line Odds Underdog Puck Line Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Islanders -1.5 195 -238 5.5 -115 -105 -125 +105
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Islanders vs. Rangers Prediction
ATS Pick: Islanders (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Islanders 4 – Rangers 2
Islanders vs. Rangers Betting InsightsIn 17 games this season, the Islanders and their opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.The Rangers’ games this season have finished with more than 5.5 goals on 14 of 39 occasions.The two teams average 5.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game’s over/under.Opponents of these teams combine to average 5.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game’scontest’s total.In terms of goals scored, the Islanders are 21st in the league, and the Rangers rank 23rd.This game has the 12th-ranked (Rangers) and eighth-ranked (Islanders) teams in the league terms of defense.Islanders StatsThe Islanders’ 104 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.Defensively, the Islanders are one of the stingiest squads in NHL play, allowing 100 total goals (2.7 per game) to rank eighth.They have the league’s ninth-best goal differential at +4.The 19 power-play goals the Islanders have recorded this season (to rank 21st in the NHL) have come on 116 power-play chances.The Islanders have the league’s 26th-ranked power-play conversion rate (16.38%).The Islanders have scored five shorthanded goals this season (fourth among NHL teams).Islanders Leaders Name Games Goals Assists Points Giveaways Takeaways Faceoff Win % Bo Horvat 32 19 12 31 38 7 58.1% Mathew Barzal 36 10 19 29 40 18 37.8% Matthew Schaefer 37 9 15 24 47 19 – Anders Lee 37 8 16 24 17 8 52.8% Emil Heineman 37 12 6 18 21 4 57.1% Rangers StatsWith 102 goals (2.6 per game), the Rangers have the NHL’s 23rd-ranked offense.The Rangers allow 2.7 goals per game (105 in total), 12th in the NHL.They have the 18th-ranked goal differential in the league at -3.The Rangers have 18 power-play goals (25th in NHL) on 95 chances.The Rangers have the NHL’s 18th-ranked power-play percentage (18.95).The Rangers have two shorthanded goals (17th in NHL).Rangers Leaders Name Games Goals Assists Points Giveaways Takeaways Faceoff Win % Artemi Panarin 38 14 24 38 46 8 – Mika Zibanejad 38 12 17 29 49 15 50.9% Adam Fox 27 3 23 26 31 18 – Will Cuylle 39 10 13 23 23 7 53.5% Jonathan Tanner Miller 35 10 12 22 35 4 60.1%
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