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Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 1, 2025

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Mar 1, 2025 2:02 PM
The Nashville Predators, seeking to snap their road losing streak, travel to UBS Arena to face the New York Islanders on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 12:30 PM. The Predators, currently 21-30-7, will look to capitalize on the Islanders' mediocre home record of 13-13-2. This matchup marks the start of the regular season series between the two teams.
Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders

Current Odds

NSH
NYI
Over
10.5
+150
Under
9.5
+115
NSH
+3.5
-125
NYI
-3.5
+210
NSH
ML
+3300
NYI
ML
-10000

Predators vs Islanders statistics

Stat Predators Islanders
Goals For per Game 2.55 2.69
Goals Against Average 3.28 2.95
Shots per Game 29.6 28.9
Shots Against per Game 29.4 28.5
Power Play Goals 34 15
Power Play Goals Against 33 36
Short Handed Goals 1 5
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 539 331
Power Play Percentage 20.6 11.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.9 71.0

New York Islanders recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/27/25 @ Boston Bruins W 2-1
2/25/25 vs New York Rangers L 5-1
2/23/25 vs Dallas Stars L 4-3
2/8/25 @ Minnesota Wild L 6-3
2/7/25 @ Winnipeg Jets L 4-3

Nashville Predators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/27/25 vs Winnipeg Jets W 2-1
2/25/25 vs Florida Panthers L 4-1
2/23/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-0
2/22/25 vs Colorado Avalanche W 2-1
2/8/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 6-4

New York Islanders injuries

  • Mike Reilly (D): Injured Reserve
  • Mathew Barzal (C): Injured Reserve
  • Noah Dobson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Matt Martin (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Pulock (D): Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators injuries

  • Mark Jankowski (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Roman Josi (D): Day-To-Day
  • Adam Wilsby (D): Injured Reserve
  • Zachary L'Heureux (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Luke Evangelista (RW): Day-To-Day

Predators vs Islanders game info

Type Info
Venue UBS Arena
Location Elmont, NY
Puck drop Sat 12:30 PM
TV MSGSN

Predators vs Islanders predictions

As the Nashville Predators gear up to take on the New York Islanders, all eyes are on Filip Forsberg. With his knack for finding the back of the net, Forsberg's 22 goals so far make him a key figure in the Predators' offense. You can practically imagine him weaving through the Islanders' defense, hunting for openings to exploit. Given his impressive tally of 32 assists, he's not just a goal-scoring machine but a playmaker who could seriously disrupt the Islanders' game plan. If the Predators are going to snap their road losing streak, Forsberg will undoubtedly need to deliver one of his signature all-around performances. What do you think, can he rise to the occasion?

Turning our attention to the New York Islanders, Anders Lee is the name likely to make headlines. Leading his team with 23 goals, he doesn’t just score—the way he capitalizes on power-play opportunities can change the rhythm of a game. Anders' day-to-day injury status might have some worried, but if he suits up, the puck is never safe when he's on the ice. On the assisting front, Bo Horvat stepping up is crucial as well. His eye for creating plays, evidenced by his 22 assists, could break down a rut-prone Predators' defense. Unfortunately for them, consistency has been elusive this season. Imagine the impact he could have if he and Lee both bring their A-game—UBS Arena might just erupt with every play.

As we look ahead to the match-up, the odds seem to favor the Islanders, especially given their recent form and home advantage. Despite Nashville’s desperation to end their road struggle, the Islanders have enough firepower, both offensively and defensively, to edge them out. Not to dismiss the tenacity of the Predators, but unless they drastically tighten their defense and Filip Forsberg has a career night, the smart money seems to be on the Islanders clinching this one. It's hockey though, so who knows? Upsets are part of the thrill. Which way do you think this one will swing?

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