New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Prediction, 12/27/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs New York Islanders

Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (+125) Islanders (-150)

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (20-13-4) will attempt to beat the New York Rangers (19-16-4) on Saturday. The line on this matchup has New York at +125 and New York is sitting at -150. The over/under comes in at 6.

The New York Rangers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-3 victory over the Capitals in the last game they played. New York compiled 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. Additionally, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. The Rangers had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this victory. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 7 of the 21 shots they tried.

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In the matter of their scoring, the New York Rangers have notched 102 goals (23rd in the league) for the season and have given up 105. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 42 points and their points percentage is sitting at .538. New York steps onto the ice with 95 power play opportunities and they have notched 18 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 18.95%. When playing at even strength, the Rangers have allowed the opponent to score 84 goals while earning 84 on offense. New York has tried 1,015 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.1%. The Rangers have seen 1,103 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .905. New York Rangers opponents have tallied 109 power play opportunities (18th in pro hockey) and have racked up 21 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin has participated in 304 matchups throughout his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 178-99-25 and he was named the starter in 299 games. Opponents have scored 747 goals versus Shesterkin in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.50. Shesterkin has had 8,948 shots against him and has recorded 8,201 saves. His save percentage is at .917 in his 14,597 mins in the crease. Throughout his time in hockey, Shesterkin has accounted for 188 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .629.

Their last time out, New York faced the Devils in a game where the Islanders ended up with the win by a final of 2-1. They had 1 chance on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Islanders netted 2 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they pursued.

New York has taken 1,054 shots (12th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.87%, while allowing the opposition 1,052 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 81.55% on their opponents 103 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.5%. They have a total of 116 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.38%. The Islanders have accumulated 85 goals at even strength and 19 goals (22nd in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 100 goals to be scored by of a combination of 81 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the New York Islanders have 104 goals, 44 points, in addition to a points percentage of .595.

For the opposition you will find Ilya Sorokin defending the goal. He has recorded 7,542 saves out of the 8,237 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .916. Sorokin has accumulated a career record of 137-99-38 and has played in 277 contests. He was named a starter in 272 games and has played for a total of 13,469 minutes. Sorokin's rate of quality starts sits at 64.7% and he has 176 quality starts in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.56 goals/game and he has given up 695 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (+125)

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