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

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Boston Bruins (13-4-1) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Bruins vs New York Islanders.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Boston Bruins13-4-1

DateDec 26, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVMSGSN

Team comparison

New York IslandersBoston Bruins

Goals per game

2.9

3.8

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.3

7-6-4Record13-4-1

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record8-1

LLLLWLast 5WWWWL

L4StreakW4

Team stats

New York IslandersBoston Bruins

Goals Against Average

2.94

2.28

Shots Against per Game

29.1

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

77.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.72

Shots per Game

25.8

26.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

256

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

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

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

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins?

TV: MSGSN.

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

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

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins?

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

Where is New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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