The New York Islanders (11-12-7) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-2) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are 10th in the Eastern Conference (29 points), while the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (20 points).
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.53 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 13.25% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 65.63% | 32nd |
Blackhawks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.39 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 20th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 23.29% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.5% | 6th |
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive options this season is Anders Lee, who has recorded 24 points in 30 games.
- Kyle Palmieri has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 21 points through 30 games (seven goals and 14 assists), Bo Horvat has been an important part of New York's offense this season.
- Across 20 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 8-8-4. During those games, he's allowed 51 goals while recording 527 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has racked up 21 points (0.8 per game) for Chicago, with five goals and 16 assists in 28 games (playing 19:31 per game).
- Ryan Donato has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with 10 goals and five assists.
- Teuvo Teravainen has 13 points so far, including six goals and seven assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a 7-11-1 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (29th in the league). He has 517 saves, and has given up 54 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Questionable (Upper Body),
Adam Pelech: Questionable (Jaw),
Semyon Varlamov: Questionable (Lower Body),
Anders Lee: Questionable (Illness),
Anthony Duclair: Questionable (Leg),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Scott Mayfield: Questionable (Illness)
Blackhawks
Petr Mrazek: Out (Groin),
Alec Martinez: Questionable (Neck),
Seth Jones: Out (Foot),
Laurent Brossoit: Out (Knee)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Senators | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Kings | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Bruins | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Jets | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Rangers | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/15/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |