The New York Islanders (13-7-7, on a three-game winning streak) host the Anaheim Ducks (10-17, losers of three straight). The matchup on Wednesday, December 13 begins at 7:30 PM ET on BSSC, BSSD, MSGSN2, and ESPN+.
Islanders vs. Ducks Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV: MSG (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Islanders and Ducks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Islanders Insights
- The Islanders rank 21st in the NHL with 82 goals scored (3.0 per game).
- The Islanders have conceded 85 total goals (3.2 per game), ranking 16th in league action in goals against.
- Their -3 goal differential ranks 19th in the league.
- The 18 power-play goals the Islanders have recorded this season (to rank 16th in the NHL) have come on 74 power-play chances.
- The Islanders are eighth in the league with a 24.32% power-play conversion rate.
- The Islanders have scored five shorthanded goals this season (fifth among NHL teams).
- The Islanders kill 73.17% of opponent power plays, the 30th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- The Islanders win 51.2% of their faceoffs to rank 10th in the NHL.
- The Islanders have a 10.2% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 16th in the league.
- The Islanders have shut out opponents four times this season. They average 19.2 hits and 20 blocked shots per game.
Islanders Key Players
- With nine goals and 20 assists this season, Mathew Barzal is one of New York’s top contributors (29 points).
- With six goals and 21 assists, Noah Dobson is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 27 points (one per game).
- Through 26 games, Bo Horvat has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 25 points (10 goals and 15 assists).
- Across nine games played, Semyon Varlamov has a goaltending record of 5-3-1. During those games, he’s allowed 23 goals while recording 285 saves.
Islanders Injuries
Ryan Pulock: Lower Body (Out),
Adam Pelech: Upper Body (Out),
Sebastian Aho: Undisclosed (Out)
Ducks Insights
- With 70 goals (2.6 per game), the Ducks have the NHL’s 29th-ranked offense.
- The Ducks’ total of 92 goals conceded (3.4 per game) is 23rd in the league.
- Their -22 goal differential is 28th in the league.
- The Ducks have 19 power-play goals (on 86 chances), 12th in the NHL.
- The Ducks’ power-play percentage (22.09) puts them 12th in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, the Ducks have three.
- The Ducks’ have the 16th-ranked penalty kill percentage (80.67%).
- At 48.4%, the Ducks have the NHL’s 23rd-ranked faceoff win percentage.
- The 8.7% shooting percentage of the Ducks is 29th in the league.
- The Ducks have not shut out an opponent yet. They average 19 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game.
Ducks Key Players
- Frank Vatrano’s 14 goals and nine assists in 27 games for Anaheim add up to 23 total points on the season.
- Mason McTavish has amassed 21 points this season, with 10 goals and 11 assists.
- Ryan Strome has 17 points so far, including three goals and 14 assists.
- Lukas Dostal has a 5-5-0 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (56th in the league). He has 277 saves, and has allowed 36 goals (4.0 goals against average).
Ducks Injuries
Isac Lundestrom: Achilles (Out),
Mason McTavish: Upper Body (Out),
Jamie Drysdale: Lower Body (Out),
Trevor Zegras: Lower Body (Out)