Games / NHL / Dec 27, 2026

Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) visit the New York Islanders (7-6-4) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY. TV: MSG2. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators.

NHLSunday, December 27, 2026

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

7:00 PM ETDec 27, 2026

New York Islanders7-6-4

DateDec 27, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueUBS Arena, Elmont, NY

TVMSG2

Team comparison

Ottawa SenatorsNew York Islanders

Goals per game

3.2

2.9

Goals allowed per game

3.0

3.1

11-6-2Record7-6-4

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Metropolitan Division

5-5Road record / home record4-5

LWWLWLast 5LLLLW

L1StreakL4

Team stats

Ottawa SenatorsNew York Islanders

Goals Against Average

3.00

2.94

Shots Against per Game

27.4

29.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

74.6

86.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.11

2.82

Shots per Game

25.7

25.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

13.2

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

225

232

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

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

Recent form

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

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

Season series

OTT leads series 1-0

Apr 2, 2027OTT 0, NYI 0

Dec 27, 2026OTT 0, NYI 0

Oct 15, 2026NYI 1, OTT 2

Team pages

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

New York Islanders
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders?

The game is on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

How can I watch Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders?

TV: MSG2.

What are the records of the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders?

Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2. New York Islanders: 7-6-4.

Who is injured for Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders?

Listed out or doubtful: Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli, Mathew Barzal, Ryan Pulock, Calum Ritchie. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders played?

UBS Arena, Elmont, NY.

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