Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Prediction, 3/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

The New York Islanders (41-27-5) are welcoming the Florida Panthers (35-33-3) at UBS Arena on Saturday.

The Florida Panthers will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 defeat against the Wild in their previous contest . Florida accounted for 2 penalty mins in this outing. The Panthers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. They also had 1 chance with the advantage but weren't able to convert it into a goal. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 20 shots they looked to score on.

While at even strength, the Panthers have surrendered 191 goals while scoring 160 themselves. Florida Panthers opponents have tallied 240 power play tries (2nd in hockey) and have earned 44 goals in those attempts. With regard to their scoring, the Florida Panthers have racked up 208 goals (20th in the NHL) on the year and have given up 235. Florida has tried 2,012 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.3%. For the year, they have tallied 73 points and their points percentage sits at .514. The Panthers so far have had 1,896 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .876. Florida comes into the game with 245 power play opportunities and they have scored 48 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 19.59%.

The man in goal for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Throughout his time in hockey, Bobrovsky has recorded 453 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .576. His save percentage currently is at .912 for his 40,079 minutes between the pipes. Bobrovsky has seen 22,950 shots against him and has recorded 20,941 total saves. The opposition has scored 2,009 goals against Bobrovsky in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.55. He has a record of 455-263-58 and he has gotten the start in 787 games. Bobrovsky has been in goal for 802 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, New York played the Stars in a game where the Islanders ended up with the victory by a mark of 2-1. The Islanders scored 2 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal.

New York has attempted 2,051 shots (13th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.09%, while allowing their opponents 2,048 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.44% on their oppositions 194 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.1%. They have earned 216 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.20%. The Islanders have tallied 172 goals at even strength and 35 goals (26th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 202 goals to be scored by way of 166 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the New York Islanders have earned a total of 207 goals, 87 points, as well as a points percentage of .596.

Across the ice you are likely to see Ilya Sorokin in the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.55 goals per game and he has conceded 749 goals overall. Sorokin's rate of quality starts comes out to 64.6% and he has accumulated 190 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 294 games and has played for a total of 13,525 minutes. Sorokin has compiled a career record of 152-107-38 and has been in net for 300 contests. He has recorded 8,146 stops out of the 8,895 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .916.

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

Guy's Pick: Take New York

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