"The Islanders offense's 156 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 22nd in the NHL. The Islanders have allowed the fourth-fewest goals in league action this season, 148 (2.7 per game). Their goal differential (+8) ranks them 14th in the league. The Islanders have a 10.2% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 26th in the NHL. The Islanders have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 18.4 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game."
"In 27 of 55 matches this season, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals. Pittsburgh has played 33 games this season with more than 6 goals. The teams combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game's total. Opponents of these teams combine to average 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game'scontest's over/under."
The New York Islanders (30-20-5) are favored at home with -126 moneyline odds against the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-14-11), who are +105 underdogs. The game is set for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at UBS Arena with a 6-goal over/under. The Islanders rank 22nd in scoring with 156 goals (2.8 per game) but have allowed the fourth-fewest goals (148, 2.7 per game), producing a +8 goal differential. The Penguins have scored 180 goals (3.4 per game) and allowed 152 (2.9 per game). Recent trends show frequent games over six goals and mixed recent form for the Islanders (5-5-0 last 10).
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