The Pittsburgh Penguins are ready to host the New York Islanders to begin the high-voltage NHL game on October 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. Before this game, Justin Brazeau scored two goals in Pittsburgh's 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers.
The Penguins finished with a 34-36-12 overall record and a 9-13-4 record in division games last season. Their goalies averaged 26.7 saves per game while giving up 3.5 goals per game.
The Islanders finished 11-11-4 against teams in the Metropolitan Division and had an overall record of 35-35-12. Their goalies averaged 25.6 saves per game and gave up 3.1 goals per game.
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders: Date and puck-drop time
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders will meet in an epic NHL game on October 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
| Date | October 9, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders team news
Pittsburgh Penguins team news
Tristan Jarry recorded a 16-12-6 record with a 3.12 GAA, .893 save percentage, and two shutouts in the 2024–25 regular season.
Justin Brazeau recorded 2 goals and 2 points.
Pittsburgh Penguins injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jack St. Ivany | Lower body injury | Out |
| Joel Blomqvist | Lower body injury | Out |
New York Islanders team news
Ilya Sorokin achieved a 30-24-6 record with a 2.71 GAA, .907 save percentage, and 4 shutouts in the 2024–25 regular season.
David Rittich recorded a 16-14-2 record, a 2.84 GAA, and a .887 save percentage.
New York Islanders injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Engvall | Hip injury | Out |
| Calum Ritchie | Lower body injury | Out |
Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders head-to-head record
The New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to have a challenging game because their last five meetings have been fiercely contested.
The Penguins' only victory came 3-2 on December 30, 2024, while the Islanders have won four of the previous five matches, including 4-2 on March 19, 2025, 6-3 on December 29, 2024, 4-3 on November 6, 2024, and 5-4 on April 18, 2024.
According to these results, New York has been winning lately, but Pittsburgh has proven that it can compete with them. This suggests that timely scoring, special teams, and goaltending could determine the outcome of the game.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Islanders 4-2 Penguins |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Penguins 3-2 Islanders |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Islanders 6-3 Penguins |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Islanders 4-3 Penguins |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Islanders 5-4 Penguins |