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The New York Islanders (3-3) will aim to extend a three-game win streak when they face the Detroit Red Wings (5-2) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which club will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.
Islanders vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Islanders 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-136)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- In the three games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-0 record (good for four points).
- New York has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals in four games (3-1-0, six points).
- In the lone game when New York has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is winless (0-3-0).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents three times, winning each game (six points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 5-2 record this season and are 1-0-1 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Detroit has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- This season the Red Wings registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Detroit has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- So far this season, the Red Wings have scored at least three goals four times and won each of those games.
- Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded six points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 3-1-0 (six points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 2-1-0 to record four points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.33 | Goals Scored | 3.14 | 13th |
| 29th | 3.67 | Goals Allowed | 2.57 | 9th |
| 7th | 30.5 | Shots | 27.1 | 18th |
| 26th | 30.8 | Shots Allowed | 26 | 9th |
| 13th | 22.73% | Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| 23rd | 73.68% | Penalty Kill % | 88.89% | 6th |
Islanders vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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