Thursday's NHL slate will see the New York Islanders (17-11-3) hit the ice against the Anaheim Ducks (19-10-1), starting at 7 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are fourth (with 37 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Ducks are third (39 points) in the Western Conference.
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Islanders vs. Ducks: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| Shots | 29 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.27% | 5th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.57 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 22nd |
| Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 18.63% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.49% | 27th |
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Islanders vs. Ducks Top Players
Islanders
- Bo Horvat is one of New York's leading contributors this season with 31 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 17.4%.
- Mathew Barzal has nine goals and 14 assists for New York to compile 23 total points (0.7 per game).
- New York's scoring effort is aided by Matthew Schaefer's 23 points. He's contributed 14 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin (11-8-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .910 for New York.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson has scored 16 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 22 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Anaheim offense with 38 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 2.6 shots per game, shooting 20.8%.
- Cutter Gauthier is one of the top contributors for Anaheim with 34 total points (1.1 per game), with 16 goals and 18 assists in 30 games.
- Troy Terry is a crucial player on offense for Anaheim with eight goals and 23 assists.
- Lukas Dostal is 11-5-1 in 17 games this season, conceding 48 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 453 saves and a .904 save percentage (27th in the league).
Islanders vs. Ducks Injury Report
Islanders
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Jonathan Drouin: Out (Back),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
Ducks
Petr Mrazek: Out (Lower Body),
Lukas Dostal: Out (Upper Body),
Frank Vatrano: Day-To-Day (Face)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Lightning | W 2-0 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Panthers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Blackhawks | W 7-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |