Games / NHL / Apr 8, 2027

New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the New Jersey Devils (13-6-0) on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. TV: MSG2, MSGSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders.

NHLThursday, April 8, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETApr 8, 2027

New Jersey Devils13-6-0

DateApr 8, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJ

TVMSG2, MSGSN

Team comparison

New York IslandersNew Jersey Devils

Goals per game

2.9

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.9

7-6-4Record13-6-0

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record8-2

LLLLWLast 5LWWWW

L4StreakL1

Team stats

New York IslandersNew Jersey Devils

Goals Against Average

2.94

2.90

Shots Against per Game

29.1

24.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

65.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.53

Shots per Game

25.8

33.0

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

18.0

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

127

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

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Johnathan Kovacevic D · Undisclosed

Day-To-Day

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

New Jersey DevilsLWWWW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 2-4

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

Season series

Series tied 1-1

Apr 8, 2027NYI 0, NJ 0

Jan 16, 2027NYI 0, NJ 0

Nov 7, 2026NJ 5, NYI 4

Oct 3, 2026NJ 0, NYI 6

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils?

The game is on Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils?

TV: MSG2, MSGSN.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. New Jersey Devils: 13-6-0.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs New Jersey Devils played?

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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