Penguins vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks

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Penguins vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks

The Pittsburgh Penguins (27-19-9) host the New York Islanders (28-24-7) at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, February 20 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network, SportsNet PT, and MSGSN, with each team back in action after a loss. The Penguins were defeated by the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Islanders are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins.

The Penguins' offense has totaled 31 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 35 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (22.6%). They are 4-4-2 in those games.

Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday's game.

Penguins vs. Islanders Predictions for Monday

Our model for this matchup predicts a final score of Penguins 4, Islanders 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-155)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Penguins (-1.1)

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have a 27-19-9 record overall, with a 5-9-14 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • In the 21 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-5-8 record (good for 24 points).
  • Looking at the 10 times this season the Penguins finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-8-1 record, good for three points.
  • Pittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (2-6-3 record, seven points).
  • The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 33 games (24-4-5, 53 points).
  • In the 16 games when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-7-2 record (16 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 15-7-1 (31 points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 31 times, and went 11-12-8 (30 points).

Penguins vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NHL Network, SportsNet PT, and MSGSN
  • Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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