Ottawa vs New York Islanders Prediction 19 March 2026
🔊 The Islanders continue their Canadian tour with a game in the nation's capital. Patrick Roy's squad arrives in Ottawa riding a three-game road winning streak and aims to secure their fourth consecutive away victory for the first time this season. However, Ottawa desperately needs points to stay in the hunt for a top-8 spot. Let's dive into the stats and trends ahead of this NHL regular-season clash and offer our editorial team's prediction for the match.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Ottawa and New York have faced off seven times: the Senators have won two games, while the Islanders have claimed victory in five. Notably, in Canada, the Islanders have triumphed in 6 of their last 7 encounters, including the last four, scoring at least four goals in each of their wins.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - New York Islanders
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
Ottawa's recent winning streak came to an end with a 4-1 defeat against the Washington Capitals. The Senators missed an opportunity to close the gap on the Eastern Conference playoff spots. Travis Green's squad sits in tenth place in the conference, trailing the Columbus Blue Jackets by four points and five points behind the eighth spot.
At home, the Senators have been alternating between winning and losing streaks. After dropping two games following the season's resumption, they bounced back with consecutive victories against Western teams, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 and the San Jose Sharks 7-4. On home ice, the Canadian club boasts one of the NHL's best defenses, allowing just 2.75 goals per game on average, while scoring 3.16.
Until the end of March, the Senators will have to manage without their top-scoring defenseman, Jake Sanderson. He is on the injured list along with fellow defenseman Nick Jensen, who is expected to return only after the regular season concludes.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
New York Islanders Team Overview
Patrick Roy's team has emerged victorious in 4 of their last 5 games, recently defeating league underdogs Calgary Flames (3-2) and Toronto Maple Leafs (3-1). The Islanders currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference, but their position is precarious-one win could propel the 'Isles' into the top four, while a single loss might drop them out of the playoff zone.
On the road, the Islanders have won their last three games, matching their longest away winning streak of the season. New York ranks among the league leaders in road victories (21). However, their average scoring isn't particularly impressive, with only 2.73 goals scored against 2.65 goals conceded per game on average.
The Islanders' injury list includes defenseman Alexander Romanov, who might return for the second round of the playoffs at best, and forward Maxim Shabanov, who has a chance to play in Ottawa.
Match Results: New York Islanders
⚡️ Key Players
Leading the scoring, shooting, and assist charts for Ottawa is their star player Tim Stützle, who has racked up 71 points (31 goals, 40 assists). Including games before the break, the German forward has recorded points in 15 of his last 17 matches. The second top scorer for the Canadian club is Drake Batherson with 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists).
The main point producer for the Islanders is Mathew Barzal, who has accumulated 63 points (18 goals, 45 assists). Recently in Toronto, the Canadian notched a hat-trick of assists. The Islanders' leading goal scorer is Bo Horvat with 28 goals. Brayden Schenn has scored in 3 of his last 4 matches. The visitors' second top scorer is Matthew Schaefer with 49 points (20 goals, 29 assists).
🥅 Goalies
Ottawa's primary goaltending duties fall to Swedish netminder Linus Ullmark. In seven March appearances, the Scandinavian goalie posted a save percentage of 88.9% with a goals-against average of 2.74. His backup, James Reimer, registered a shutout in his lone spring game against the Vancouver Canucks (2-0).
The Islanders' number one is Ilya Sorokin. The Russian goaltender handled 90.9% of shots in five March games with a goals-against average of 2.64. His deputy, David Rittich, played three games with an 88.9% save percentage and a goals-against average of 3.43.
Editorial Prediction
In their head-to-head encounters with Ottawa on Canadian ice, the Islanders have scored at least three goals in 10 of their last 11 games. Considering Linus Ullmark's form this season (88.6% save percentage, GAA of 2.79) and the inconsistent performances from James Reimer during his rare appearances on the ice (excluding the shutout against the Canucks), our editorial team opts for the New York Islanders' individual total over 2.5 goals.
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