Games / NHL / Dec 18, 2026

New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Islanders (7-6-4) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: MSGSN, Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Islanders.

NHLFriday, December 18, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

10:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateDec 18, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVMSGSN, Scripps Sports

Team comparison

New York IslandersVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

2.9

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.7

7-6-4Record12-5-2

5th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

3-5Road record / home record6-3

LLLLWLast 5WWWLL

L4StreakW3

Team stats

New York IslandersVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

2.94

2.63

Shots Against per Game

29.1

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

86.7

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.82

3.32

Shots per Game

25.8

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

232

160

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

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon 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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 12/18

Mar 4, 2027VGK 0, NYI 0

Dec 18, 2026NYI 0, VGK 0

Team pages

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: MSGSN, Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights?

New York Islanders: 7-6-4. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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