Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, November 23, 2025

The Seattle Kraken face the New York Islanders with both teams looking to improve on great seasons. The Kraken are 10-5-5 and hold a wild card spot in the Western Conference while the Islanders have a 12-7-2 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games, they have the third-best record in the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Kraken vs Islanders prediction!

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This Game Was Published Before Last Night’s Results

Seattle is led by a great defense

The Kraken are off to a strong start despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.70 goals per game. Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle have scored 16 goals and 13 assists but the rest of the unit has struggled. Only four skaters have four goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.

The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.70 goals per game. Jamie Oleksiak and Brandon Montour have combined for 2.4 defensive point shares while Ryan Lindgren and Joshua Mahura have combined for 2.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Joey Daccord has been incredible with a .900 save percentage and a 2.78 goals-against average on 349 shots with 1.1 goals saved above average.

Key injury report for Kraken

• No key injuries to report.

Islanders have looked great across the board

The Islanders are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.29 goals per game. Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and Kyle Palmieri have scored 26 goals and 31 assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Emil Heineman, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Jonathan Drouin have combined for 18 goals and 23 assists while defenseman Matthew Schaefer has added seven goals and eight assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has stepped up but the defense has also been great, allowing only 2.95 goals per game. Adam Pelech and Matthew Schaefer have combined for 2.9 defensive point shares while Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield have combined for 2.3 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that goaltender David Rittich improves as he’s struggled with a .896 save percentage and a 2.99 goals-against average on 202 shots with -0.1 goals saved above average.

Key injury report for Islanders

• Alexander Romanov (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. He’s one of their key defenseman

Kraken vs Islanders Pick

Money Line Pick For Kraken vs Islanders

• Islanders (-165) (4 units)

The Islanders are having a great season and look to return home in style with a dominant performance on their home ice. The Islanders, who average 3.29 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Bo Horvat, Mathew Barzal, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with quick passes. The Islanders should limit the Kraken offense with Adam Pelech, Matthew Schaefer, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender David Rittich to make plenty of big saves. The Islanders should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.

Take the Islanders money line as home Favorites.

Over/Under Pick For Kraken vs Islanders

• Under 5.5 (5 Units)

Both teams have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the first period. The Kraken, who allow only 2.70 goals per game, should limit the Islanders offense with Jamie Oleksiak, Brandon Montour, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Joey Daccord to make plenty of big saves. The Islanders, who allow only 2.95 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Kraken, who average 2.70 goals per game, with Adam Pelech, Matthew Schaefer, Scott Mayfield, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in all three zones while goaltender David Rittich blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.

Take the Under on 5.5 goals.