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New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders.

NHLSaturday, February 20, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETFeb 20, 2027

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateFeb 20, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVMSGSN

Team comparison

New York IslandersMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

2.9

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.1

7-6-4Record11-3-4

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

3-5Road record / home record5-5

LLLLWLast 5LWWLW

L4StreakL1

Team stats

New York IslandersMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.06

Shots Against per Game

29.1

28.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

77.8

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.33

Shots per Game

25.8

27.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

14.8

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

208

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

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

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

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

Series starts 2/20

Apr 4, 2027MTL 0, NYI 0

Mar 9, 2027MTL 0, NYI 0

Feb 20, 2027NYI 0, MTL 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: MSGSN.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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