NHL play on Friday features a matchup in Elmont, New York between the New York Islanders (6-5-2) and Minnesota Wild (5-7-3) at UBS Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are 13th (with 14 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Wild are 14th (13 points) in the Western Conference.
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Islanders vs. Wild: Nov. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, November 7, 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 | 3.31 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 26th |
| Shots | 30.5 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.22% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 19th |
Wild's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 29th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.2 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 31.58% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.75% | 29th |
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Islanders vs. Wild Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive options this season is Bo Horvat, who has put up 15 points in 13 games.
- With five goals and six assists, Matthew Schaefer is one of the top contributors for New York with his 11 points (0.8 per game).
- Kyle Palmieri has contributed 10 points for New York in 13 games this season, netting a goal on 10.3% of his shots and recording four goals and six assists.
- As New York's top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 3 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 30 goals with 218 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored eight goals (0.5 per game) and put up 11 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Minnesota offense with 19 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 3.3 shots per game, shooting 16.3%.
- Matthew Boldy has racked up 15 total points (1.0 per game) this campaign. He has seven goals and eight assists.
- Marcus Johansson has netted six goals on the season, chipping in seven assists.
- Filip Gustavsson has a 4-7-1 record this season, with an .896 save percentage (35th in the league). He has 329 saves, and has conceded 38 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Islanders vs. Wild Injury Report
Islanders
Maxim Shabanov: Out (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed)
Wild
Nico Sturm: Out (Back),
Zach Bogosian: Out (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Away |
| 11/2/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Bruins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 11/7/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 11/8/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 11/10/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 11/13/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2025 | Canucks | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/4/2025 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 11/6/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-3 | Away |
| 11/7/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 11/9/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 11/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 11/15/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |