Anaheim vs New York Islanders Prediction 5 March 2026
🔊 Both teams are focused on securing their spots in the playoff zones of their respective conferences. The Ducks and the Islanders have resumed their seasons on a solid note, making this head-to-head clash between two in-form teams intriguing in terms of scoring potential. Will both sides extend their goal streaks? We break down the scenarios ahead of this NHL regular season matchup and offer our editorial prediction for the game.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Anaheim and New York have faced off five times: the Ducks have won two games, while the Islanders have taken three. Notably, the Islanders have triumphed in 3 out of their last 4 away games, each with a margin of at least three goals. The only matchup this season in New York also ended with a commanding victory for the hosts (5-2), with Anders Lee tallying 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in that game.
Head-to-head statistics Anaheim - New York Islanders
Anaheim Ducks Team Overview
Before their 1-5 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche, the "Mighty Ducks" had won five consecutive games, significantly boosting their standing in the Western Conference table. Currently, Joel Quenneville's team sits in fifth place, and by points percentage, they are even in the top four.
At home, Anaheim ranks as one of the league's best teams in terms of points percentage (70.7%) and average scoring (3.59 goals per game). Prior to the loss to the Avalanche, Anaheim had won eight straight games at the Honda Center, marking one of their best streaks in recent years.
The Ducks' injury list still features several key players, including goaltender Petr Mrazek and forwards Mikael Granlund, Frank Vatrano, Ryan Strome, and Troy Terry. There is a chance that these skaters could return to action soon.
Match Results: Anaheim Ducks
New York Islanders Team Overview
Over the last five games, the Islanders have emerged as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Since the season resumed, the Islanders have extended their winning streak by defeating the Montreal Canadiens (4-3 OT), Columbus Blue Jackets (4-3 OT), and Florida Panthers (5-4). This series of victories has allowed New York to surpass the Boston Bruins and climb to seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.
On the road, Patrick Roy's side have won 5 of their last 6 matches. The Islanders boast one of the best defensive records away from home, conceding just 83 goals, averaging 2.59 per game. In each of their two road games since the break, New York has allowed three goals.
Injury woes for the team continue as Jonathan Drouin joins Alexander Romanov and Kyle Palmieri on the sidelines, having missed the game against Florida. Anthony Duclair, who hadn't played since the break, stepped into the second line alongside Callum Ritchie and Emil Heineman.
Match Results: New York Islanders
⚡️ Key Players
The Ducks' top scorer remains Cutter Gauthier, the American forward tallying 53 points (29 goals, 24 assists) in 58 games this season. Gauthier has found the back of the net in five of his last six outings. Leading in assists is Jackson LaCombe with 35. The defenseman has recorded an assist in six consecutive games (0 goals, 7 assists).
For the Islanders, Mathew Barzal leads the charge in points, extending his streak to seven consecutive games with a point (4 goals, 7 assists). He remains New York's primary scorer and playmaker with 55 points (17 goals, 38 assists). Bo Horvat continues as the top goal-scorer with 25 goals. In each of the three games since the season resumed, Simon Holmström (1 goal, 3 assists), Tony DeAngelo (0 goals, 4 assists), and Anders Lee (3 goals, 0 assists) have all contributed points.
🥅 Goalkeepers
Eventually, Lukas Dostal of Anaheim was bound to have a setback. The Czech goaltender faced a tremendous workload during the Olympic Games and then went on to play four shutout games for Anaheim. His streak of 11 consecutive starts without substitution ended against Western leaders Colorado, where he conceded five goals. Since the season restart, Dostal has posted a save percentage of just 86.7% with a goals-against average of 3.85.
Following the break, Ilya Sorokin extended his streak of games with a save percentage above 90% to three. The Russian goalie stopped 49 shots in matches against Montreal and Columbus. Meanwhile, David Rittich, who faced Florida, dealt with 29 shots but allowed four goals-marking five straight games where his save percentage has not exceeded 90%.
Editorial Prediction
The New York Islanders seldom string together long stretches of high-scoring games. Currently, Patrick Roy's squad is on a three-game streak where both teams have combined for six or more goals in regulation time. Over the past two seasons, in all ten instances, the Islanders' fourth game has not seen them and their opponents score more than six goals combined. While teams returning from a break often deliver explosive performances, this trend suggests otherwise for the Islanders. Therefore, we're opting for the total goals in the match to be under 6.5.
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