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Islanders game day
Islanders vs.
Bruins
New York hosts Boston Bruins at UBS Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Home matchupNYIVSBOS
NYIVSBOS7:00 PM ET
UBS Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereUBS Arena
OpponentBoston Bruins
Boston BruinsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New York hosts Boston Bruins at UBS Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on MSGSN. Next up: at Boston Bruins on December 26.
The question to watch
How do the Islanders match up with Bruins at puck drop?
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Season so far
| BOS | NYI | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 2.29 | 2.50 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.7 | 27.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 76.0 | 82.6 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 6 | 4 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.71 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- NYI · GoalsBo Horvat · 4
- NYI · AssistsMatthew Schaefer · 6
- NYI · PointsBo Horvat · 7
- BOS · GoalsFraser Minten · 4
- BOS · AssistsDavid Pastrnak · 6
- BOS · PointsDavid Pastrnak · 8
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