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The Detroit Red Wings (12-7-1) host the New York Islanders (11-7-2) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings knocked off the Seattle Kraken 4-2 in their most recent game, while the Islanders are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.
The Islanders have recorded a 7-2-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 30 goals while allowing 23 in that period. On the power play, 30 opportunities have resulted in four goals (13.3% success rate).
Red Wings vs. Islanders Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Red Wings 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-132)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings are 3-1-4 in overtime games as part of a 12-7-1 overall record.
- Detroit has seven points (3-1-1) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Red Wings scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has scored two goals in six games this season (3-3-0 record, six points).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals 10 times, and are 9-0-1 in those games (to record 19 points).
- In the 11 games when Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 7-3-1.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 7-4-1 (15 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Red Wings finished 5-3-0 in those contests (10 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have posted a record of 3-2-5 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 11-7-2.
- New York has earned 14 points (7-1-0) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Islanders scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 14 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games and picked up 10 points with a record of 5-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 1-6-1 (three points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.2 | 11th |
| 19th | 3.1 | Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 19th |
| 6th | 29.6 | Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| 11th | 26.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 21st |
| 13th | 21.74% | Power Play % | 15.15% | 27th |
| 15th | 80.36% | Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 8th |
Red Wings vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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