Games / NHL / Jan 26, 2027

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: MSG2. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Islanders.

NHLTuesday, January 26, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

7:00 PM ETJan 26, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateJan 26, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVMSG2

Team comparison

New York IslandersPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

2.9

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.6

7-6-4Record6-10-2

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record4-4

LLLLWLast 5LWLLL

L4StreakL1

Team stats

New York IslandersPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.56

Shots Against per Game

29.1

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.17

Shots per Game

25.8

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

116

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

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

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

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 1/13

Apr 1, 2027NYI 0, PIT 0

Mar 7, 2027PIT 0, NYI 0

Jan 26, 2027NYI 0, PIT 0

Jan 13, 2027PIT 0, NYI 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: MSG2.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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