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The New York Islanders (42-27-5) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-21-16) at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on March 30, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Islanders sit in sixth place and the Penguins are seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Islanders vs. Penguins: March 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 16.44% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.54% | 9th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.4% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.11% | 5th |
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Islanders vs. Penguins Top Players
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal is one of New York's leading contributors this season with 65 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 11.1%.
- Having scored 22 goals and adding 34 assists, Matthew Schaefer is a strong contributor for New York through 74 games.
- New York's scoring effort is aided by Bo Horvat's 56 points. He's contributed 22 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin (28-18-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for New York.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 28 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 36 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Pittsburgh offense with 64 total points (1.0 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 19.2%.
- Erik Karlsson has racked up 60 points this season, with 13 goals and 47 assists.
- Bryan Rust has scored 26 goals on the season, chipping in 33 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 21-15-9 on the season, giving up 128 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 1,006 saves with an .887 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Islanders vs. Penguins Injury Report
Islanders
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Shoulder),
Pierre Engvall: Out For Season (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Knee),
Anthony DeAngelo: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Sidney Crosby: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Stars | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Panthers | W 5-2 | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Avalanche | L 6-2 | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Senators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Stars | L 6-3 | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |