New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 3/4/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

The Anaheim Ducks (33-23-3) welcome the New York Islanders (35-21-5) at Honda Center on Wednesday.

The New York Islanders were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-4 win over the Panthers in their previous contest . The Islanders had a solid offensive output and it showed in this victory. For the outing, they converted 5 of the 26 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to net one. New York earned 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

While at even strength, the Islanders have conceded 136 goals while scoring 150 themselves. New York Islanders opponents have earned 165 power play opportunities (23rd in the NHL) and have scored 31 goals in those chances. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have notched 178 goals (20th in hockey) for the year and have surrendered 167. New York has taken 1,670 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.7%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 75 points and their points percentage comes in at .615. The Islanders thus far have had 1,707 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .902. New York comes into tonight with 177 power play opportunities and they have scored 28 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 15.82%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has been in net for 290 contests over the course of his pro hockey career. He has a win-loss record of 147-102-38 and he was named the starter in 285 games. Opponents have scored 725 goals against Sorokin in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.54. Sorokin has seen 8,628 shots taken against him and has recorded 7,903 total saves. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 13,501 minutes on the ice. Over the course of his pro career, Sorokin has compiled 185 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .649.

In their last contest, Anaheim went up against the Flames in an outing where the Ducks got the tie by a mark of 2-2. They had 5 attempts on the power play in this outing and recorded 1 out of those chances. The Ducks converted 2 goals of the 36 shots on goal they pursued.

Anaheim has taken 1,791 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.72%, while allowing their opponents 1,709 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.54% on their oppositions 187 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.9%. They have recorded 180 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 18.33%. The Ducks have scored 159 goals at even strength and 33 goals (18th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 206 goals to be scored by of a combination of 164 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 192 goals, 69 points, as well as a points percentage of .585.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ville Husso in net. Husso holds a career record of 77-51-20 and has participated in 157 games. Husso's quality start percentage comes out to 49.0% and he has 73 quality starts in his NHL career. He is sitting with 4,048 stops out of the 4,497 shots tried, giving him a rate of .900. His opponents are averaging 3.01 goals per contest and he has allowed 449 goals altogether. He has been a starter 149 contests and has racked up 7,713 minutes.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Anaheim

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