The Anaheim Ducks (19-10-1) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they face the New York Islanders (17-11-3) on the road on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Ducks have gone 6-4-0 while scoring 34 total goals (four power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). They have allowed 33 goals.
Islanders vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Islanders 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-116)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups on their way to a 17-11-3 overall record.
- New York is 8-2-0 (16 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-5-0 record).
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 18 games (14-1-3, 31 points).
- In the 11 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 8-2-1.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is 3-9-2 (eight points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 13-2-0 to record 26 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have earned a record of 8-1-9 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 19-10-1.
- Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Ducks have earned 36 points in their 22 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-4-1 (21 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Ducks went 9-4-0 in those contests (18 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.9 | Goals Scored | 3.57 | 2nd |
| 9th | 2.77 | Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 22nd |
| 11th | 29 | Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| 28th | 15% | Power Play % | 18.63% | 18th |
| 5th | 84.27% | Penalty Kill % | 75.49% | 27th |
Islanders vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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