New York Islanders' Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP
After a stellar three-point showing earlier this week, Kyle Palmieri leads the New York Islanders when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, March 20 (3/20/2025) at UBS Arena in Elmont, NewYork.
Canadiens vs. Islanders will stream on fuboTV (free trial) and ESPN+ ($11.99/month).
Here’s what you need to know:
What: NHL regular season
Who: Canadiens @ Islanders
When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Where: UBS Arena
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: MSG Sportsnet
Channel finder: DirecTV, Verizon Fios, Cox, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum
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Here’s a recent Islanders story via The Associated Press:
Montreal Canadiens (33-27-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (31-28-8, in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the New York Islanders after Josh Anderson scored two goals in the Canadiens' 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
New York has a 31-28-8 record overall and a 16-13-3 record in home games. The Islanders have a -16 scoring differential, with 181 total goals scored and 197 given up.
Montreal is 33-27-7 overall and 15-15-3 on the road. The Canadiens are 29-10-3 when scoring three or more goals.
The teams meet Thursday for the third time this season. The Canadiens won the previous meeting 2-1 in overtime.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Palmieri has 21 goals and 23 assists for the Islanders. Brock Nelson has five goals and six assists over the last 10 games.
Cole Caufield has 33 goals and 28 assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has scored six goals and added 10 assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 6-3-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
Canadiens: 7-1-2, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.7 assists, three penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game.
INJURIES: Islanders: None listed.
Canadiens: None listed.
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