New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators
On the ice
NYI shoots leftNSH shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | OT | SO | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYI | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| NSH | 10 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 29 |
In net
David Rittich26/27 SV, .963
Juuse Saros30/31 SV, .968| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Who won: Predators 2-1
The Nashville Predators beat the New York Islanders 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators lead the series 1-0. Ryan O'Reilly led the Predators in goals (1). Simon Holmstrom led the Islanders in goals (1).
Team stats
NYINSH 23Blocked Shots16
20Hits19
4Takeaways8
31Shots27
0Power Play Goals0
2Power Play Opportunities1
0.0Power Play Percentage0.0
0Short Handed Goals1
0Shootout Goals0
25Faceoffs Won28
47.2Faceoff Win Percent52.8
22Giveaways15
4Total Penalties5
8Penalty Minutes10
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