Games / NHL / Dec 22, 2026

Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Boston Bruins (13-4-1) visit the New York Islanders (7-6-4) on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY. TV: MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins.

NHLTuesday, December 22, 2026

Boston Bruins13-4-1

7:00 PM ETDec 22, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

DateDec 22, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueUBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TVMSGSN

Team comparison

Boston BruinsNew York Islanders

Goals per game

3.8

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.3

3.1

13-4-1Record7-6-4

1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Metropolitan Division

5-4Road record / home record4-5

WWWWLLast 5LLLLW

W4StreakL4

Team stats

Boston BruinsNew York Islanders

Goals Against Average

2.28

2.94

Shots Against per Game

28.3

29.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.0

86.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.72

2.82

Shots per Game

26.8

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.3

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

256

232

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

Matias Maccelli LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Mathew Barzal C · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ryan Pulock D · Upper Body

Out

Calum Ritchie C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Alexander Romanov D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

New York IslandersLLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at San Jose SharksL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 4-5

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Carolina HurricanesL 3-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 0-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 12/22

Mar 15, 2027NYI 0, BOS 0

Dec 26, 2026NYI 0, BOS 0

Dec 22, 2026BOS 0, NYI 0

Team pages

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders?

The game is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

How can I watch Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders?

TV: MSGSN.

What are the records of the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders?

Boston Bruins: 13-4-1. New York Islanders: 7-6-4.

Who is injured for Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders?

Listed out or doubtful: Boston Bruins: James Hagens. New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders played?

UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

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