The New York Islanders face the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday at Rogers Arena. The puck drop is set to take place at 9 p.m. EST.
The Islanders (6-6-3) fell short against the New Jersey Devils in their latest outing on Saturday as they lost the game 4-3 in overtime. The Oilers (7-7-1) come into Tuesday's game full confidence as they thumped the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 at their own backyard.
New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers game info
- Date: Tuesday, November 12
- Time: 9 p.m. EST
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Edmonton
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, SNW, TVAS, MSGSN
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
New York Islanders game preview
The Islanders won back-to-back games prior to losing against the Devils in overtime. The Islanders will hope to get back to winning ways as they face the last season's Stanley Cup runners up. The last time Oilers faced the Islanders at Rogers Arena, the game ended with a 4-1 win for the home side.
New York Islanders injuries
Alexander Romanov, Mike Reilly, Mathew Barzal, Adam Pelech and Anthony Duclair are all currently injured for the Islanders, with Romanov likely to be the first to return to ice for the side.
Edmonton Oilers game preview
The Oilers played a quality Vancouver Canucks side in their last outing and won the game 7-3. Their two outings prior to that were against the New Jersey Devils and the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost both games, conceding seven goals and scoring just two.
Edmonton Oilers injuries
Evander Kane is the only player out of contention for the Oilers as the winger is scheduled to return back on ice in the first quarter of 2025.
Islanders and Oilers key players
Both Kyle Palmieri and Bo Horvat sit on 12 points for the Islanders. Palmieri leads the team with six goals, while Horvat leads the assists charts with seven.
Leon Draisaitl will be grateful to have Connor McDavid back in action as both players were pivotal for the Oilers last season. If the Oilers are to overcome last season's Stanley Cup heratbreak, a lot will depend on how McDavid plays. He already has 13 points in 12 games.