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NY Islanders look to bounce back and earn their first win in Nashville since 2017

The New York Islanders saw their five-game point streak come to an end Sunday in Dallas. Now, they’ll look to get right back on track Tuesday night against the…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
NY Islanders look to bounce back and earn their first win in Nashville since 2017
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders seek their first victory in Nashville since 2017 when facing the Predators on Tuesday.
  • Head coach Pete DeBoer will utilize an 11-forward, seven-defenseman lineup, reinserting Scott Mayfield and scratching Kyle MacLean.
  • Nashville features the league's third-ranked power play unit, converting at a 33.3 percent rate.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena seeking their first road victory in Nashville since 2017. Following a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars that halted a five-game point streak, head coach Pete DeBoer will dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen, returning Scott Mayfield to the lineup while Kyle MacLean sits as a healthy scratch.

Nashville hosts the contest boasting the NHL's third-ranked power play at 33.3 percent, led by Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg, and Roman Josi after a 6-2 win over Colorado. For New York, 19-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer passed Bobby Orr for second-most goals by a teenage defenseman in league history, while Bo Horvat leads the team with 12 points.

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