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The NHL schedule on Tuesday includes a matchup between the New York Islanders (40-26-5) and the Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-13), starting at 7 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Islanders are eighth (with 85 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 15th (65 points) in the Western Conference.
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks: March 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 16.59% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.05% | 10th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 22nd |
| Shots | 24.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 28th |
| Power Play % | 18.32% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.29% | 1st |
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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Islanders
- One of New York's top offensive players this season is Mathew Barzal, who has recorded 64 points in 70 games.
- Matthew Schaefer is another of New York's major contributors currently with 51 total points (22 goals and 29 assists) to his name.
- Bo Horvat has contributed 50 points for New York in 57 games this season, netting a goal on 15.3% of his shots and putting up 29 goals and 21 assists.
- As New York's top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 26 wins and 17 losses this season while allowing 113 goals with 1,177 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 29 goals and 36 assists in 57 games for Chicago, good for 65 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 50 total points (0.7 per game) this season. He has 28 goals and 22 assists.
- Frank Nazar has 34 points so far, including 11 goals and 23 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 18-19-10 on the season, allowing 124 goals (2.6 goals against average) and compiling 1,234 saves with a .909 save percentage (14th in the league).
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Islanders
Ryan Pulock: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Shoulder),
Pierre Engvall: Out For Season (Ankle),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Knee),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Undisclosed),
Sacha Boisvert: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related ),
Matt Grzelcyk: Out (Upper Body),
Oliver Moore: Out (Lower Body)
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Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Senators | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Canadiens | L 7-3 | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 1-0 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Wild | W 2-1 | Away |
| 3/20/2026 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Predators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Devils | - | Away |