New York Islanders @ Nashville Predators
24-15-5, 10-7-3 Away
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24-15-5, 10-7-3 Away
20-19-4, 11-9-2 Home
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20-19-4, 11-9-2 Home
Game Information
Bridgestone Arena
1:00 AM, 9 January 2026
Nashville, TN
Attendance: 17,159
- Referees:
- Jake Brenk
- Brandon Schrader
- Linesmen:
- Mark Shewchyk
- Ben O'Quinn
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 31 | 27 |
| Hits | 20 | 19 |
| Faceoffs Won | 25 | 28 |
| Faceoff Win Percent | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Power Play Opportunities | 2 | 1 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power Play Percentage | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Short Handed Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Total Penalties | 4 | 5 |
| Penalty Minutes | 8 | 10 |
| Blocked Shots | 23 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 15 |
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NSH leads 1-0
2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings
| Team | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 27 | 14 | 3 | 57 |
| NY Islanders | 24 | 15 | 5 | 53 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 12 | 8 | 52 |
| Washington | 23 | 16 | 6 | 52 |
| Pittsburgh | 21 | 12 | 9 | 51 |
| New Jersey | 22 | 20 | 2 | 46 |
| NY Rangers | 20 | 20 | 6 | 46 |
| Columbus | 18 | 18 | 7 | 43 |
2025-26 Central Division Standings
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