Nashville vs New York Islanders Prediction 28 October 2026
🔊 Not long ago, Nashville looked like one of the Western Conference’s biggest underachievers. But now, Andrew Brunette’s side have stunned Colorado, netting four power-play goals in a dominant display. This was the Predators’ first truly convincing performance in quite some time, and the big question is whether they can replicate that level of play. The Islanders arrive in Tennessee fresh off a loss to Dallas-a game where they clawed back three times in the opening two periods, only to concede three unanswered goals in the third. The Isles are also searching for answers and looking to bounce back, although last season’s head-to-head matchups with Nashville ended in back-to-back defeats for New York.
Wins achieved in different fashions
📊 Last season, Nashville came out on top against the Islanders twice, though both games proved to be hard-fought battles. The January clash in Tennessee went all the way to a shootout: Ryan O’Reilly and Simon Holmström traded goals in regulation, with Filip Forsberg netting the decisive attempt in the shootout. Three weeks later, the sides met again in New York. This time, there were plenty more goals, but the outcome remained unchanged. Forsberg bagged a brace, and Roman Josi netted the game-winner with just 74 seconds left on the clock (4-3). So, both of the Predators’ victories over the Islanders came by the narrowest of margins.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - New York Islanders
Six goals instead of the usual back-and-forth drama
Nashville remain a tough team to predict this season. The Predators have dropped two of their last three games, though their 2-3 loss to Pittsburgh came only in overtime. Still, they kicked off their homestand in spectacular fashion. Against Colorado, Nashville didn’t just secure a 6-2 victory-they also outperformed the Avalanche in expected goals, 3.6 to 2.5. The power play proved decisive: four goals with the man advantage matched the third-best mark in franchise history. Heading into the clash with the Islanders, the only notable absence is defenseman Trudeau. This gives coach Brunette a chance to see if that impressive showing against one of the league’s elite was no fluke.
Nashville set the tone early against the Avalanche, with Filip Forsberg finding the net just four minutes in. Steven Stamkos doubled the lead, though his goal stood only after a video review. The Predators piled on three more in the second period-Jack Drury struck once, while Ryan O’Reilly converted twice on the power play. By then, it was 5-0 before Colorado finally broke through. Stamkos completed his brace in the third period, sealing the result beyond doubt. O’Reilly finished with four points, Justus Annunen stopped 19 shots, and Nashville killed off all four penalties they faced. Afterward, Stamkos called it the team’s best performance of the season, highlighting that-for the first time-they managed to maintain their level of play for all 60 minutes.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
Two periods of battling play, one disastrous stretch
The Islanders are still searching for their place among the Eastern Conference playoff contenders. Over their last five outings, Peter DeBoer’s squad have picked up two victories, taking down Toronto 4-1 and edging Anaheim 3-2. Against the Ducks, the Islanders were especially dominant, generating a significant edge in expected goals-5.8 to 1.9. However, those positives were followed by an overtime defeat to Los Angeles and a regulation loss to Dallas. Prior to facing the Stars, the team had collected points in five straight games-three wins and two losses beyond regulation. The injury situation remains a concern, with Mathew Barzal, Alexander Romanov, Nick Ritchie, and Maccelli all sidelined.
In Dallas, the Islanders battled back three times during the first two periods. Matthew Schaefer answered Tyler Seguin’s opener, Kyle Palmieri found the net next, and Brayden Schenn leveled things at 3-3 just before the second intermission. It looked like the Islanders might come away with at least a point, but the third period unraveled all their previous work. Dallas scored three unanswered goals, with eight of their 14 high-danger chances at five-on-five coming in that final frame. Ilya Sorokin finished with 32 saves on 38 shots. DeBoer admitted his team allowed Dallas too many opportunities on the counterattack. Amidst the disappointment, Schaefer stood out-his goal against the Stars was the young defenseman’s 25th career tally, extending his points streak to four games.
Match Results: New York Islanders
Prediction for the 1st period
Nashville rarely trails the Islanders early on. In eight of their last nine head-to-head meetings, the Predators have avoided defeat in the opening period. Most recently, Andrew Brunette’s side seized control against Colorado and headed into the first intermission with a 2-0 lead. Meanwhile, the visitors in Dallas found themselves chasing the game from the opening twenty minutes. Given these trends, a cautious approach with insurance on a draw looks reasonable. The pick: Nashville to win or draw the first period (1X) at odds of 1.37.
Match Result Prediction
The Islanders have failed to win in regulation in eight of their last nine road games. Trips to Nashville have also been challenging: the Predators are unbeaten against the Isles in regulation over their past seven home meetings. After their emphatic win over Colorado, the hosts have every reason to feel confident, while New York will be looking to bounce back from their mistakes in Dallas. The pick: Nashville double chance (1X) in regulation at 1.47.
Total Goals Prediction
Even when the Islanders manage to find the net, they rarely hit the four-goal mark. In 18 of their last 19 road games, the team has been held to three goals or fewer. This trend holds up over a shorter stretch as well: their individual total has stayed under 3.5 in six of their previous seven outings. Nashville have just shut down Colorado’s attack and were flawless on the penalty kill, so expecting the visitors to score four times would be quite a bold call. The pick: Islanders Under 3.5 Goals at odds of 1.39.
*Odds are approximate and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Nashville’s recent clash with Colorado was a perfect example of how quickly a game can turn in the second period. That’s when the Predators struck three times, effectively putting the contest to bed. The middle frame tends to be lively when Nashville face the Islanders as well: in seven of their last eight head-to-head games in Tennessee, we’ve seen at least two goals scored in the second period alone. In fact, the over 1.5 line has hit in each of the past four meetings between these sides. With both teams coming off high-scoring performances, this trend looks set to continue. My pick: over 1.5 goals in the second period.
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