The Ottawa Senators are scheduled to face the New York Islanders to start the high-voltage NHL game on October 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT. In their previous games, the New York Islanders got a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-3.
The Islanders' 2.75 goals per game (22nd) are marginally behind Ottawa's 3.00 goals per game average (17th).
The Senators have an excellent 63.1% face-off win percentage (1st), a 22.2% power play (14th), and a 55% penalty kill (31st).
However, the Islanders have a penalty kill percentage of 71.4% (24th), a face-off win percentage of 49.8% (15th), and a power play percentage of 18.8% (18th).
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Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders: Date and puck-drop time
The exciting NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the New York Islanders is set to take place on October 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
| Date | October 18, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario |
How to watch Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders on TV & stream live online
TV channel: Fubo
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders team news
Ottawa Senators team news
Shane Pinto has six goals, one assist, and seven points.
Linus Ullmark has a 2-2-0 record, an .862 save percentage, and a 3.72 goals-against average.
Leevi Merilainen has a record of 0-1-0, his save percentage is .731, and his goals-against average is 7.23.
Ottawa Senators injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | Wrist injury | Out |
New York Islanders team news
Bo Horvat has three goals, two assists, and five points.
Ilya Sorokin has a .854 save percentage, a 4.18 goals-against average, and a 0-3-0 record.
David Rittich has a .939 save percentage, a 1-0-0 record, and a 2.00 goals-against average.
New York Islanders injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Engvall | Hip injury | Out |
| Semyon Varlamov | Knee injury | Out |
Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders head-to-head record
Based on the past five head-to-head games, the Islanders and the Senators exchanged wins in a fairly balanced competition, with the Islanders winning three and the Senators taking two.
The Islanders have consistently been the stronger offensive team in those meetings, collecting four or more goals in three of their victories, with a 5-3 win on November 25, 2023. The Senators, however, have shown resiliency, gaining a 4-3 win in March 2024 and a superb 2-0 shutout on January 15, 2025, indicating they can restrict the Islanders’ attack when their defense and goaltending are crisp.
Both teams seem well-matched going into the next game, but if the Islanders can get past Ottawa's defensive setup early, their steady scoring lead might give them a small edge.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | Senators 2-0 Islanders |
| Dec 09, 2024 | Islanders 4-2 Senators |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Islanders 4-2 Senators |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Senators 4-3 Islanders |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Islanders 5-3 Senators |