Games / NHL / Jan 2, 2027

New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA. TV: MSGSN, KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders.

NHLSaturday, January 2, 2027

New York Islanders7-6-4

10:00 PM ETJan 2, 2027

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

DateJan 2, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueClimate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

TVMSGSN, KONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

New York IslandersSeattle Kraken

Goals per game

2.9

3.6

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.6

7-6-4Record9-6-1

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding4th in Pacific Division

3-5Road record / home record5-3

LLLLWLast 5LWLWL

L4StreakL1

Team stats

New York IslandersSeattle Kraken

Goals Against Average

2.94

3.56

Shots Against per Game

29.1

30.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

65.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.44

Shots per Game

25.8

25.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

22.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

158

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

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren D · Upper Body

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

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Season series

Series starts 1/2

Jan 23, 2027SEA 0, NYI 0

Jan 2, 2027NYI 0, SEA 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken?

The game is on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken?

TV: MSGSN, KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Seattle Kraken?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken played?

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

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