Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders Prediction, 2/3/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-14-11) are en route to UBS Arena on Tuesday where they will attempt to defeat the New York Islanders (30-20-5).

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-5 victory over the Rangers in the last game they played. Pittsburgh tallied 8 penalty mins in this matchup. Additionally, they had 5 power play chances and were able to score 1 goal. The Penguins had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in this victory. In the outing, they netted 6 out of the 34 shots they put on goal.

While playing at even strength, the Penguins have allowed 127 goals while having 142 themselves. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have tallied 151 power play opportunities (23rd in hockey) and have earned 25 goals in those attempts. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accounted for 180 goals (10th in the NHL) on the campaign and have conceded 152. Pittsburgh has taken 1,542 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.7%. For the current campaign, they have scored 67 points and their points percentage is .632. The Penguins have seen 1,447 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Pittsburgh skates onto the rink with 141 power play chances and they have tallied 38 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 26.95%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Arturs Silovs. The opposition has been able to score 126 goals versus Silovs in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.00. Silovs has been involved in 43 contests during his NHL career. His save percentage currently is at .887 in his 1,065 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a mark of 18-14-10 and he started in 42 games. Over the course of his career, Silovs is sitting with 21 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .500. Silovs has had 1,116 shots taken against him and has recorded 990 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, New York went up against the Predators in a matchup where the Islanders ended up taking the loss by a final score of 4-3. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Islanders scored 3 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they tried.

The Islanders have scored 129 goals at even strength and 27 goals (24th in pro hockey) while on the power play. New York has taken 1,525 shots (17th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.23%, while allowing the opposition 1,536 shots. On the campaign, the New York Islanders have accumulated 156 goals, 65 points, and a points percentage of .591. They have permitted 148 goals to be scored by way of 120 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 167 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.17%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 81.58% on their opponents 152 power play tries, and their save percentage is 90.4%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see David Rittich in net. Rittich has accrued a career mark of 120-78-29 and has been in net for 252 games. Rittich's percentage of quality starts comes in at 54.9% and he has 124 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accounted for 5,951 stops out of the 6,586 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .904. The opposition is averaging 2.81 goals/game and he has conceded 635 goals altogether. He has made the start in 226 games and has played for a total of 12,245 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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