The Philadelphia Flyers are set to face the New York Islanders to open the pivotal NHL game on October 25, 2025, at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT.
The Islanders are 16th with a power play conversion rate of 20%, while the Flyers have struggled, converting only 13.6% of their opportunities to rank 27th. Philadelphia is in 10th place with an 86.2% penalty kill rate, while New York is in 19th place with 75%.
In the faceoff circle, the Flyers are even more dominant, winning 52.7% of their draws (8th), compared to the Islanders' 48.8% (20th). In the league, the Islanders are in fourth place with an average of 3.86 goals per game, while the Flyers are in 23rd place with an average of 2.71 goals per game.
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Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders: Date and puck-drop time
The Philadelphia Flyers will square off against the New York Islanders in an exciting NHL action on October 25, 2025, at 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Date | October 25, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 12:30 pm ET/9:30 am PT |
| Venue | Xfinity Mobile Arena |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
How to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders on TV & stream live online
TV channel: Fubo
Streaming service: ESPN+
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Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders team news
Philadelphia Flyers team news
Sean Couturier has two goals and six assists for a total of eight points.
Dan Vladar has a .932 save percentage, a 1.81 goals-against average, and a 3-2-0 record.
Samuel Ersson has a .849 save percentage, a 3.88 goals-against average, and a 0-1-1 record.
Philadelphia Flyers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Ristolainen | Triceps injury | Out |
New York Islanders team news
Bo Horvat has five goals and four assists for nine points.
Ilya Sorokin has a .873 save percentage, a 3.90 goals-against average, and a 2-3-0 record.
David Rittich has a 2-0-0 record, a .939 save percentage, and a 2.01 goals-against average.
New York Islanders injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Semyon Varlamov | Knee injury | Out |
| Ethan Bear | Undisclosed | Out |
Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders head-to-head record
The New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers have been evenly matched in their past five head-to-head meetings, with the Islanders winning three and the Flyers winning two. These teams' competitiveness and balance are demonstrated by the fact that the majority of these games have been close contests that are frequently decided by a single goal.
The Flyers have displayed tenacity and attacking vigor in close games, while the Islanders have depended on excellent goaltending and defensive action in their victories, including a shutout in January. With tight checking, low scores, and a result that might swing either way based on late-game play, fans can anticipate another hard-fought matchup going into this one.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Oct 03, 2025 | Islanders 4-3 Flyers |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Flyers 3-2 Islanders |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Flyers 4-3 Islanders |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Islanders 3-0 Flyers |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Islanders 3-1 Flyers |