The Thursday NHL schedule includes the New York Islanders (9-10-7) hosting the Seattle Kraken (12-13-1) at UBS Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are 12th in the Eastern Conference (25 points), and the Kraken are 11th in the Western Conference (25 points).
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Islanders vs. Kraken: Dec. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.5 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.92 | 9th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 12.33% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 69.09% | 31st |
Kraken's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 14.63% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.42% | 22nd |
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Islanders vs. Kraken Top Players
Islanders
- Kyle Palmieri is one of New York's top contributors this season with 20 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
- Having scored 11 goals and adding nine assists, Anders Lee is a top contributor for New York through 26 games.
- Through 26 games, Bo Horvat has proven himself as a contributor for New York. He has 17 points (five goals and 12 assists).
- Across 16 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 6-6-4. During those games, he's allowed 40 goals while recording 434 saves.
Kraken
- Jared McCann's 10 goals and 13 assists in 26 games for Seattle add up to 23 total points on the season.
- Brandon Montour is a leading scorer for Seattle with 17 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and added 10 assists in 25 games.
- Jaden Schwartz has 16 points so far, including six goals and 10 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 11-6-1 on the season, allowing 45 goals (2.5 goals against average) and compiling 464 saves with a .912 save percentage (14th in the league).
Islanders vs. Kraken Injury Report
Islanders
Mathew Barzal: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Pelech: Out (Jaw),
Mike Reilly: Out (Heart),
Semyon Varlamov: Questionable (Lower Body),
Anthony Duclair: Out (Leg)
Kraken
Jordan Eberle: Out (Pelvis),
Ryker Evans: Questionable (Hand)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Capitals | L 5-4 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Sabres | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Sharks | L 8-5 | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Sharks | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/6/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |