New York Islanders vs Edmonton Prediction 31 October 2026
🔊 Edmonton travel to New York riding high after a convincing win over Calgary. The Oilers boast the most potent offense in the Western Conference, but even their firepower doesn't always guarantee victory. The Islanders have plenty to be proud of as well: Peter DeBoer's side have won back-to-back games and are closing in on the playoff spots. Last season, the Islanders twice denied the Oilers a win. Can they once again halt one of the conference's top contenders?
Sorokin shuts out the Oilers
📊 Last season, the New York Islanders came out on top in both of their meetings with the Edmonton Oilers. In October, the Islanders secured a 4-2 victory on home ice, while the January clash proved to be a much tighter affair. The only goal of that game came from Anthony Duclair, who scored on the power play. The rest was down to Ilya Sorokin: the Russian netminder turned away all 35 shots he faced, backstopping New York to a 1-0 win. For such a high-scoring side as Edmonton, suffering back-to-back defeats was an unwelcome surprise.
Head-to-head statistics New York Islanders - Edmonton
Wins don’t come easy.
The New York Islanders have collected 16 points from 13 games and are hovering just outside the playoff picture. Over their last eight outings, the Islanders have dropped points only once, picking up five wins in that span. Peter DeBoer is clearly prioritizing defense: the Islanders have conceded just 35 goals, ranking among the top three teams in the East in this category. They’re not shying away from physical play either, averaging 23.9 hits per game. However, injuries to Mathew Barzal, Alexander Romanov, and several others have noticeably limited the coaching staff’s options.
In Minnesota, the Islanders once again gave their fans a nervy finish. Matthew Schaefer recorded a brace and an assist, but it was his failed clearance late in the game that allowed the opposition to equalize. The defenseman redeemed himself just 33 seconds into overtime, sealing a 4-3 win for New York. Ilya Sorokin stopped 22 shots, while Schaefer extended his points streak to six games. Still, it wasn’t all good news-Ryan Pulock left the game with an injury in the first period.
Match Results: New York Islanders
The offense knows no bounds
Edmonton Oilers have collected 20 points to solidify their spot among the top three in the Western Conference. Mike Babcock’s side have scored 56 goals-more than any other team in the conference. The driving force behind their offensive prowess is no secret: Connor McDavid has already racked up 36 points (8 goals, 28 assists), and the Oilers’ power play has delivered in six consecutive games. However, two recent home defeats exposed lingering defensive issues, most notably a stinging loss to Toronto, where Edmonton allowed seven goals.
The Oilers managed to bounce back in a high-stakes clash against Calgary. This time, Edmonton kept things under control and cruised to a 4-0 victory. Tristan Jarry stopped all 24 shots he faced, earning his 24th career shutout. McDavid provided two assists, while Kasperi Kapanen found the net on the power play. Edmonton were especially sharp at the start of the third period, scoring twice in just 21 seconds. After dropping two straight, this win came at the perfect time for the Oilers.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
First Period Prediction
In each of their last five games, the New York Islanders have seen the first period end with over 1.5 goals scored. At home, the Islanders are averaging 1.2 goals in the opening period across their last ten outings, while the Edmonton Oilers have posted a 1.75 first-period scoring average on the road over the same span. The pick here is over 1.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.8.
Match Outcome Prediction
Edmonton Oilers have secured regulation-time victories in each of their last five NHL road games, bringing their season tally to five away wins. However, the head-to-head history tempers this prediction: New York Islanders have avoided regulation defeat in 16 of their last 17 home meetings against Edmonton. Still, given Edmonton’s recent away form, a regulation-time win for the Edmonton Oilers at odds of 2.03 looks like a well-founded prediction.
Reliable Bet
Edmonton Oilers have found the net in the first period in seven of their last eight NHL road games. Over their last ten away fixtures, the Oilers have averaged 1.75 goals in the opening frame. The pick here is Edmonton Oilers over 0.5 goals in the first period (individual total) at odds of 1.44.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Edmonton Oilers can put up four goals without conceding in one game, only to ship seven against Toronto in the next. This unpredictability at the back makes the Islanders’ scoring potential worth a closer look. New York Islanders average 2.8 goals per game, and even their recent wins over Nashville and Minnesota demanded a solid attacking effort. Last season, the Islanders managed to score four times against Edmonton Oilers on home ice. Right now, New York are picking up points in nearly every outing and clearly have no intention of sitting back. I expect the hosts will find opportunities to capitalize on the visitors’ defensive lapses. My pick: New York Islanders over 2.5 goals (team total).
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