The Detroit Red Wings will play host to the New York Islanders, following Shayne Gostisbehere’s two-goal performance in the Red Wings’ commanding 8-3 victory over the Washington Capitals.
Detroit boasts a strong record of 18-8-5 on home ice and holds an overall record of 33-20-6. With 211 goals scored and 186 allowed, they maintain a scoring differential of +25.
Meanwhile, the New York Islanders hold a 24-20-14 record overall and a 11-12-5 record when playing away. They’ve struggled when committing more penalties than their opponents, with a 7-8-7 record in such situations.
This Thursday’s game marks the second encounter between these teams this season, with the Red Wings claiming a 4-3 overtime victory in their previous matchup, largely thanks to Gostisbehere’s two-goal contribution.
Key players for the Red Wings include Lucas Raymond with 17 goals and 34 assists, while Alex DeBrincat has been in fine form with five goals and five assists in the last 10 games.
For the Islanders, Mathew Barzal leads with 17 goals and 44 assists, with Brock Nelson adding four goals and four assists in the recent stretch.
In their last 10 games, the Red Wings have been in stellar form with a record of 7-2-1, averaging 3.9 goals per game and conceding 2.8 goals on average. Meanwhile, the Islanders have posted a record of 4-3-3, averaging 2.9 goals for and against per game.
In terms of injuries, the Red Wings will be without Ville Husso due to a lower-body injury, while the Islanders are missing Hudson Fasching due to illness, and Scott Mayfield and Robert Bortuzzo are dealing with lower-body injuries, with Mayfield being day-to-day.