The Anaheim Ducks (19-10-1) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they play the New York Islanders (17-11-3) on the road on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.
The Ducks are 6-4-0 over the past 10 games, putting up 34 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). They have given up 33 goals to their opponents.
Islanders vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Islanders 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-127)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 5-3-8 in overtime games on their way to a 17-11-3 overall record.
- In the 10 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-0 record (good for 16 points).
- In the five games this season the Islanders recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (2-5-0 record).
- The Islanders are 14-1-3 in the 18 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 31 points).
- In the 11 games when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-2-1.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 3-9-2 (eight points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 13-2-0 (26 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks (19-10-1 overall) have posted a record of 8-1-9 in games that have needed OT this season.
- Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks registered just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Ducks have scored at least three goals 22 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (18-4-0).
- This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-4-1 (21 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 9-4-0 to record 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.9 | Goals Scored | 3.57 | 2nd |
| 9th | 2.77 | Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 22nd |
| 10th | 29 | Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| 29th | 15% | Power Play % | 18.63% | 20th |
| 5th | 84.27% | Penalty Kill % | 75.49% | 27th |
Islanders vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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