The New York Islanders (30-28-8) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-31-10) take the ice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 18, 2025 at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are 13th in the Eastern Conference (68 points), and the Penguins are 14th in the Eastern Conference (66 points).
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Islanders vs. Penguins: March 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 16th |
| Shots | 29 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 11.52% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.63% | 31st |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 31st |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24.34% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.17% | 20th |
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Islanders vs. Penguins Top Players
Islanders
- A productive offensive player this season for New York, Anders Lee has put up 47 points.
- With 20 goals and 24 assists, Bo Horvat is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 44 points (0.7 per game).
- Through 66 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 41 points (20 goals and 21 assists).
- Ilya Sorokin (25-20-5) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 for New York.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 23 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 50 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 73 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 2.7 shots per game, shooting 12.4%.
- Rickard Rakell has scored 58 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 31 goals and 27 assists.
- Erik Karlsson has 49 points so far, including 10 goals and 39 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an .891 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 821 total saves, conceding 100 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put together a 12-14-5 record this season.
Islanders vs. Penguins Injury Report
Islanders
Adam Pelech: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Adam Boqvist: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body)
Penguins
Thomas Novak: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body),
Ryan Shea: Out (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2025 | Kings | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/14/2025 | Oilers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 3/16/2025 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/24/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2025 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/13/2025 | Blues | W 5-3 | Home |
| 3/15/2025 | Devils | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/21/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 3/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |