New York Islanders vs Kraken: NHL Game Preview

The New York Islanders are gearing up to face off against the Seattle Kraken at UBS Arena on Thursday, aiming to build on their three-game point streak. The Isles are fresh off a tough 2-1 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, with Anders Lee netting the lone goal and Ilya Sorokin putting on a solid performance with 25 saves. This marked their sixth defeat in three-on-three play this season and their 10th game extending beyond regulation.

Anders Lee has been on fire lately, scoring four goals in his last five games and leading the team with 11 goals and 20 points alongside Kyle Palmieri. Speaking of Palmieri, he is just one point away from reaching the 500-point milestone in his career while Ryan Pulock is nearing his 200th career point.

The Islanders have had a bit of a struggle at home this season, with a 4-5-2 record on home ice. However, they’ve shown resilience, going 2-2-1 in their last five games at UBS Arena. Bo Horvat is looking to break a goalless streak of 12 games, with the team’s head coach expressing confidence in his abilities to find the back of the net.

On the Kraken side, they’re coming off a 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes, snapping a three-game losing streak. Defenseman Vince Dunn made a strong return to the lineup after being sidelined with an injury, recording an assist in their recent win. However, Ryker Evans’ availability for the upcoming game against the Islanders is uncertain due to an upper-body injury.

Jared McCann leads the Kraken in scoring with 23 points, while Seattle’s power play has struggled this season, ranking 30th in the NHL. Former Islander Jordan Eberle has been dealing with a lower-body injury, with Daniel Sprong stepping up in his absence.

Both teams are eager to come out strong in this matchup, so be sure to tune in to witness the action live. Let’s see who comes out on top in this exciting showdown at UBS Arena!