NHL action on Thursday features a meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between the New York Islanders (0-0-0) and Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Islanders vs. Penguins: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.71 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 12.56% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.22% | 31st |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 29th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 25.79% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 18th |
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Islanders vs. Penguins Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive options last season was Bo Horvat, who recorded 57 points in 81 contests.
- Anders Lee recorded 55 points (30 goals, 25 assists), adding significantly to the team's offensive efforts last season.
- Kyle Palmieri created 48 points for New York in 82 games last season, scoring on 14.3% of his shots and recording 24 goals and 24 assists.
- Across 61 games played, Ilya Sorokin had a goaltending record of 30-24-6 last season. During those games, he allowed 158 goals while recording 1,536 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 91 points last season made him an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He had 33 goals and 58 assists in 80 games.
- Rickard Rakell totaled 69 total points (0.8 per game) last season. He had 35 goals and 34 assists.
- Bryan Rust's 31 goals and 34 assists added up to 65 points.
- Tristan Jarry was 16-12-6 last season, giving up 105 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (44th in the league).
Islanders vs. Penguins Injury Report
Islanders
Anders Lee: Out (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Hip),
Calum Ritchie: Out (Lower Body),
Daylan Kueffer: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Jesse Nurmi: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Bryan Rust: Out (Lower Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Rangers | W 3-0 | Away |
| 10/9/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | - | Away |