Games / NHL / Dec 3, 2026

New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (5-10-5) on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA. TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders.

NHLThursday, December 3, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:30 PM ETDec 3, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers5-10-5

DateDec 3, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueXfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA

TVDisney+/ESPN+/Hulu

Team comparison

New York IslandersPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals per game

2.9

2.3

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.3

7-6-4Record5-10-5

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record3-7

LLLLWLast 5WLLLW

L4StreakW1

Team stats

New York IslandersPhiladelphia Flyers

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.25

Shots Against per Game

29.1

28.6

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

80.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

2.25

Shots per Game

25.8

23.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

190

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

Philadelphia Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen D · Hand - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nikita Grebenkin RW · 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

Philadelphia FlyersWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 3-1

Nov 8, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 3-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York RangersL 2-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 2-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 6-3

Season series

Series starts 11/28

Mar 20, 2027PHI 0, NYI 0

Feb 26, 2027PHI 0, NYI 0

Dec 3, 2026NYI 0, PHI 0

Nov 28, 2026NYI 0, PHI 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Philadelphia Flyers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers?

The game is on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers?

TV: Disney+/ESPN+/Hulu.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Philadelphia Flyers: 5-10-5.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Philadelphia Flyers: Rasmus Ristolainen, Nikita Grebenkin. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers played?

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

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