The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders tonight at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
The Islanders open their season on the road, with Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 overall draft pick, expected to make his NHL debut tonight. New York also has to contend with lineup changes due to injuries, such as Cal Ritchie being listed day-to-day. The team will lean on veterans like Bo Horvat, Anders Lee, and Ilya Sorokin to stabilize performance.
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, enters on the strength of an opening-night 3–0 shutout win over the New York Rangers, powered by a strong debut from Arturs Silovs, who stopped all 25 shots faced. The Penguins’ core — Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang — begins its 20th season together, and the organization hopes to turn that continuity into a competitive edge.
The tactical battle tonight will hinge on how well the Islanders can survive Pittsburgh’s pressure in the neutral zone. The Penguins are aggressive in their forecheck and will test New York’s quick breakout passes. If Schaefer and the Islanders’ transition defense can hold, they’ll be able to keep pace. But Pittsburgh’s momentum and goaltending depth give them a dangerous angle late in games.
Islanders-Penguins Prediction
The Penguins carry momentum from their opening-night shutout and should control the pace early with their veteran core. The Islanders’ defense, led by rookie Matthew Schaefer in his debut, will be tested against Pittsburgh’s speed and offensive depth. Expect a tight game, but the Penguins’ home-ice edge gives them the nod
Predicted Score: Pittsburgh 3, Islanders 2
How to Watch Islanders vs. Penguins
Puck drop for tonight’s game between the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins is set for 7:00 PM Eastern at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The game airs live locally on MSG+ and SportsNet Pittsburgh and streams live on the Gotham Sports app, SNP360, and ESPN+.
Out-of-market viewers can watch the game free on ESPN+ by starting a trial with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV, all of which include ESPN+.
After signing up, activate your ESPN plan and link it to your MyDisney login. If you already have Hulu + Live TV, you’ll automatically get access through that account. Remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t plan to keep the service.
New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
TV: MSG+, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Streaming: Gotham Sports app, SNP360, ESPN+
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