**New York Islanders vs. Vegas Golden Knights Preview**
*Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST*
The Vegas Golden Knights look to end their three-game losing streak when they face off against the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Currently, Vegas holds a 7-4-4 overall record and has gone 4-3-2 at home this season. The Golden Knights have struggled somewhat when they take more penalties than their opponents, with a 1-2-1 record in those situations.
The New York Islanders come into the game with an 8-6-2 record overall and a solid 4-3-1 mark on the road. Notably, the Islanders have excelled in close contests, posting a 4-1-0 record in one-goal games. This matchup marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.
**Top Performers**
For the Golden Knights, Pavel Dorofeyev leads the team offensively with 10 goals and one assist. Ivan Barbashev has also been a key contributor, tallying six goals and six assists over his last 10 games.
The Islanders’ offense is spearheaded by Kyle Palmieri, who has recorded five goals and eight assists so far. Jonathan Drouin has been a strong playmaker recently, notching one goal and six assists in his past 10 outings.
**Recent Form**
In their last 10 games, Vegas has posted a 4-4-2 record, averaging 2.8 goals and 4.8 assists per game while taking an average of 3.4 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes. They have allowed 2.5 goals per game during this span.
New York’s recent performance includes a 5-3-2 record in 10 games, with averages of 3.3 goals, 5.7 assists, 4.3 penalties, and 10.8 penalty minutes per game. The Islanders have given up 2.8 goals per game over that stretch.
**Injuries**
Currently, neither team lists any injured players heading into this matchup.
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This game promises to be a competitive battle as both teams seek momentum early in the season. Fans can catch the action live from Paradise, Nevada at 10 p.m. EST on Thursday.
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