The New York Islanders (21-14-4) hit the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) in NHL action on Tuesday, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on NHL Network. The Islanders rank fifth in the Eastern Conference (46 points), while the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference (34 points).
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
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Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.77 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15.45% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.73% | 9th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 21st |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 19.44% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.72% | 4th |
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive players this season is Bo Horvat, who has recorded 32 points in 34 games.
- Mathew Barzal has 10 goals and 19 assists for New York to compile 29 total points (0.7 per game).
- New York's offensive effort is aided by Anders Lee's 29 points. He's contributed 16 assists.
- In the 24 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .909, 20th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 24 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 43 total points (1.3 per game). He averages 3.2 shots per game, shooting 18.4%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is a key piece of the offense for Chicago with 29 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and added 10 assists in 35 games.
- Andre Burakovsky's nine goals and 14 assists add up to 23 points this season.
- Spencer Knight is 10-11-5 in 26 games this season, conceding 68 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 688 saves and a .910 save percentage (17th in the league).
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Islanders
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Ilya Sorokin: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Devils | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Stars | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |