The New York Islanders (21-14-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on December 30, 2025, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Islanders rank fifth in the Eastern Conference (46 points), and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference (34 points).
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
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Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.77 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.67 | 6th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15.45% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.73% | 9th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 21st |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 19.44% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.72% | 4th |
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Islanders
- Bo Horvat is one of New York's leading contributors this season with 32 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 17.1%.
- Mathew Barzal has 10 goals and 19 assists for New York to compile 29 total points (0.7 per game).
- New York's offensive effort is aided by Anders Lee's 29 points. He's contributed 16 assists.
- In the 24 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .909, 20th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has recorded 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago, good for 43 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is one of the impact players on offense for Chicago with 29 total points (0.8 per game), with 19 goals and 10 assists in 35 games.
- Andre Burakovsky has netted nine goals on the season, chipping in 14 assists.
- Spencer Knight has a 10-11-5 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (17th in the league). He has 688 saves, and has allowed 68 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Islanders
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Ilya Sorokin: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Devils | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home |
| 12/28/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Stars | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
