Games / NHL / Nov 21, 2026

New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-8-3) on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders.

NHLSaturday, November 21, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETNov 21, 2026

Detroit Red Wings7-8-3

DateNov 21, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVESPN+

Team comparison

New York IslandersDetroit Red Wings

Goals per game

2.9

2.7

Goals allowed per game

3.1

7-6-4Record7-8-3

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record4-6

LLLLWLast 5LLLWL

L4StreakL3

Team stats

New York IslandersDetroit Red Wings

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.00

Shots Against per Game

29.1

25.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

69.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

2.61

Shots per Game

25.8

28.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

21.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

161

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

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

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

Detroit Red WingsLLLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Oct 31, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 11/21

Apr 6, 2027DET 0, NYI 0

Mar 27, 2027DET 0, NYI 0

Nov 21, 2026NYI 0, DET 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Detroit Red Wings: 7-8-3.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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