New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 2/5/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The New York Islanders (30-21-5) are headed to Prudential Center on Thursday where they will compete against the New Jersey Devils (28-25-2).

The New York Islanders will look for better times on the ice after their 4-1 loss against the Capitals their last time on the ice. New York earned 13 penalty mins in this contest. In addition, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to score a goal. The Islanders had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. For the game, they finished 1 of the 30 shots they tried.

Regarding scoring goals, the New York Islanders have accumulated 157 goals (23rd in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have allowed 152. For the current campaign, they have recorded 65 points and their points % is .580. New York steps onto the ice with 169 power play opportunities and they have notched 27 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 15.98%. When playing at even strength, the Islanders have surrendered 124 goals while notching 130 on offense. New York has taken 1,555 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.1%. The Islanders so far have had 1,560 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .903. New York Islanders opponents have 156 power play opportunities (20th in professional hockey) and have tallied 28 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Ilya Sorokin. Over the course of his career, Sorokin has compiled 184 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .655. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 13,491 minutes on the ice. Sorokin has seen 8,514 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 7,800 saves. The opposition has scored 714 goals against Sorokin in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.54. He has an overall mark of 143-102-38 and he was named the starter in 281 games. Sorokin has participated in 286 contests during his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, New Jersey went up against the Senators in a matchup where the Devils went home in defeat by a final score of 4-1. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Devils earned 1 goal out of the 27 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the New Jersey Devils have earned a total of 142 goals, 58 points, as well as a points percentage of .527. They have allowed 169 goals to be scored by way of 139 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they were shorthanded. The Devils have accumulated 112 goals at even strength and 30 goals (21st in the league) while on the power play. They have a total of 140 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 21.43%. New Jersey has attempted 1,623 shots (7th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.75%, while allowing their opponents 1,541 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 78.57% on their oppositions 140 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 89.0%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jacob Markstrom in net. His opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has yielded 1,475 goals in total. Markstrom's quality start rate comes out to 52.5% and he has made 286 quality starts in his professional career. He has made the start in 545 games and has accumulated 28,371 minutes. Markstrom is the owner of a career mark of 256-224-64 and has played in 563 contests. He has tallied 14,379 saves out of 15,854 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .907.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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