The Colorado Avalanche (19-1-6) square off against the New York Islanders (14-10-3) at UBS Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Avalanche took down the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Islanders are coming off a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.
The Islanders have gone 5-4-1 over the past 10 games, totaling 20 total goals (two power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 5.9%). They have allowed 18 goals to their opponents.
Avalanche vs. Islanders Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Avalanche 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-182)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche have finished 1-6-7 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 19-1-6.
- Colorado has 11 points (4-1-3) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they won.
- Colorado has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 21 times, and are 17-0-4 in those games (to record 38 points).
- In the nine games when Colorado has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-0-2 record (16 points).
- In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 13-1-4 (30 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents five times, winning each game (10 points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a 14-10-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- New York has earned 16 points (8-2-0) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Islanders scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- New York has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Islanders have scored more than two goals 16 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (12-1-3).
- New York has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 2-9-2 (six points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4.08 | Goals Scored | 2.85 | 24th |
| 1st | 2.04 | Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 11th |
| 1st | 33.8 | Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| 7th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 12th |
| 24th | 16.13% | Power Play % | 13.33% | 32nd |
| 2nd | 87.01% | Penalty Kill % | 82.28% | 11th |
Avalanche vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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