New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction, odds, win probability, and matchup analysis for December 18, 2026

NHL matchup

New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights

View the PlayerWON model prediction, fair odds, market comparison, team performance, and recent head-to-head history for December 18, 2026.

December 18, 2026 · 9:00 PM CST
Model favourite Vegas Golden Knights at 53.2%
Prediction

Model versus market

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New York Islanders logo
Away team

New York Islanders

46.8%
Fair American +114
Fair decimal 2.14
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Vegas Golden Knights logo
Home team

Vegas Golden Knights

53.2%
Fair American -114
Fair decimal 1.88
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Team comparison

Season and recent form

Season overview
New York Islanders NYI
Metric
Vegas Golden Knights VGK
91Points95
0.555Points %0.579
233Goals for265
241Goals against250
-8Goal differential15
L3Current streakW3
Road versus home
New York Islanders NYI road
Metric
Vegas Golden Knights VGK home
41Games41
21Wins20
45Points49
-6Goal differential19
Last 10 games
New York Islanders NYI
Metric
Vegas Golden Knights VGK
3-7-0Record7-0-3
6Points17
24Goals for40
35Goals against25
-11Goal differential15
History

Last 10 head-to-head games

New York Islanders NYI 7 wins
10 games reviewed
Vegas Golden Knights VGK 3 wins
Total goals31 – 23
Goal differential +8 / -8
Goals per game3.1 / 2.3
Shots per game27.9 / 34.6
Date Matchup Score Shots Details
Dec 9, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders New York Islanders
4 - 5 36 - 27 View
Nov 13, 2025
New York Islanders New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights
4 - 3 24 - 29 View
Feb 4, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders New York Islanders
1 - 2 34 - 14 View
Jan 9, 2025
New York Islanders New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights
4 - 0 21 - 30 View
Jan 23, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders New York Islanders
3 - 2 27 - 42 View
Jan 6, 2024
New York Islanders New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights
2 - 5 29 - 30 View
Jan 28, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders New York Islanders
1 - 2 46 - 38 View
Dec 17, 2022
New York Islanders New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights
5 - 2 26 - 38 View
Dec 19, 2021
Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders New York Islanders
4 - 3 34 - 32 View
Oct 24, 2021
New York Islanders New York Islanders at Vegas Golden Knights Vegas Golden Knights
2 - 0 26 - 42 View
This matchup prediction is generated using playerWON’s machine-learning model, incorporating team performance, recent form, and home/away effects. View full model performance to compare results across games.