New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets prediction and team news Nov. 19, 2026

The Islanders and Jets meet in Winnipeg on Thursday, Nov. 19, in a regular-season game. The Jets arrive on a five-game winning streak, while the Islanders just snapped a four-game winless run.

Goaltending and special teams give the matchup its shape. The Islanders have leaned on their goalies and penalty kill, while the Jets bring a power play among the league's better units and must replace defenseman Dylan DeMelo, who is out week-to-week.

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When is Islanders vs Jets?

Islanders vs Jets is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, in Winnipeg. It is a regular-season game in the 2026-27 NHL season.

Both teams play before then. The Jets visit the Blackhawks on Saturday, Nov. 14, and host the Senators on Tuesday, Nov. 17, while the Islanders face the Ducks on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET. Check what hockey markets are available today.

What is Islanders vs Jets prediction?

The Jets are favorites at 55%, with the Islanders at 47%, according to market data as of 13 Nov 2026. For the latest probabilities, check OG.com. These percentages are implied probabilities, not guaranteed outcomes. Prediction market prices can change as traders react to new information.

Check the contract terms to see how overtime and shootouts are handled. Both teams have a credible route to a win in this sports prediction market, built on different strengths.

Why could the Jets win?

Winnipeg has won five straight, including a 4-3 win over the Lightning, a 4-2 win over the Devils and an 8-3 win at Dallas. The top line of Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi produced nine points in that win over the Stars, and the Jets now play at home.

Why could the Islanders win?

New York's strengths sit in goal and on the penalty kill. Brayden Schenn and Victor Eklund have also formed a productive pairing, and the Islanders have earned a point or more in three straight games after Thursday's 5-2 win at Los Angeles.

Islanders vs Jets recent scores and head-to-head results

The Islanders and Jets have both played three games in the past week. The Jets won all three, while the Islanders lost in overtime, lost in a shootout and then beat the Kings.

Thursday's 8-3 Jets win came after Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled following six goals on 27 shots. Winnipeg also needed a power-play goal from Scheifele with two seconds left to beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on Nov. 8.

The last meeting between these teams was a 5-4 Jets win in Winnipeg on Jan. 13, 2026. Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves for the Jets that night, but he now plays for the Devils after an Oct. 23 trade, so the result says little about the goaltending this time.

Where do Islanders and Jets stand this season?

The Jets are 9-8-3 with 21 points in 20 games. The Islanders are 8-6-4 with 20 points in 18 games, which gives them the higher points percentage, .556 to .525.

Winnipeg is tied for fifth in the Central Division with the Mammoth, one point behind the Stars for fourth. The Islanders were fifth in the Metropolitan Division entering Thursday's win, and their two games in hand give them room to move.

Islanders vs Jets team news, injuries and projected lineups

Injuries on both sides could change how each team lines up in Winnipeg, and neither team has announced a starting goalie for Nov. 19.

Islanders

Jean-Gabriel Pageau is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and missed Thursday's game. Mathew Barzal (knee) also sat out while working through a return-to-play program, and Alexander Romanov (torn right ACL) and Calum Ritchie (lower body) remain out.

Ryan Pulock and Matias Maccelli returned Thursday. Pulock had two assists, and Maccelli set up Matthew Schaefer's power-play goal.

The Islanders listed Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov as their goalies for Thursday, when they used Holmstrom-Horvat-Palmieri and Heineman-Schenn-Eklund as their top two lines.

Jets

DeMelo left Thursday's win in the first period with a lower-body injury, and coach Scott Arniel called him week-to-week. He averages 19:22 per game and has eight points in 20 games. Nick Bjugstad (undisclosed) was also on the injury list.

Winnipeg's goalies for Thursday were Stuart Skinner, who made 30 saves, and Nico Daws. Scheifele tied Dale Hawerchuk for the franchise points record in that game, and Dawson Mercer scored twice for a second straight game.

What could decide Islanders vs Jets?

Three pressure points could separate two teams that sit one point apart in the standings.

Can the Islanders' penalty kill slow the Jets' power play?

The Islanders kill 86.7% of opposing power plays, fourth in the NHL, while the Jets convert 24.2% of theirs, 10th, according to hockeystats.io. Pageau is a key penalty killer, so his injury is the main threat to that unit.

The reverse matchup is closer. The Islanders' power play ranks 29th at 15.4%, and the Jets' penalty kill ranks 22nd at 74.6%. If Pageau is out again, the Islanders lose one of their trusted penalty killers against the better special teams unit.

Can Islanders goaltending cover for their defense?

Islanders goalies lead the NHL at 0.65 goals saved above expected per game, according to hockeystats.io. That figure compares saves with shot quality, and it helps explain a record that looks better than the team's 25th-ranked expected goals against at five-on-five (2.74 per 60 minutes).

Winnipeg's recent scoring runs ahead of its underlying numbers. The Jets rank 25th in expected goals for at five-on-five (2.34 per 60), and their goalies rank 20th at -0.12 per game. If the Islanders' goalie keeps stopping more than shot quality predicts, the Jets will need their finishing to hold up.

How does each team find a route on Nov. 19?

Winnipeg's defense is thinner without DeMelo, who plays nearly 20 minutes a night. Schenn has assisted on six of Eklund's seven goals, and Eklund has scored in four straight games, so a productive Islanders line will test whoever absorbs those minutes.

The Jets' route runs through home ice, their top line and a power play that could test a New York penalty kill missing Pageau. The Islanders' route runs through their goalie, a penalty kill that holds up and enough offense from Schenn and Eklund.

The main uncertainty is which goalie starts for each side and whether Pageau and Barzal return.

FAQs

Four questions come up most often ahead of Islanders vs Jets.

When do the Islanders play the Jets?

The Islanders visit the Jets on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET in Winnipeg.

Who are the favorites in Islanders vs Jets?

OG.com prediction markets have the Jets as favorites. Prices can move as injury and goalie news arrives, so check OG.com for the latest probabilities.

Who is starting in goal for Islanders vs Jets?

Neither team has announced a starting goalie for Nov. 19. The Islanders list Sorokin and Varlamov, and the Jets list Skinner and Daws.

Is Dylan DeMelo playing against the Islanders?

Arniel called DeMelo week-to-week after he left Thursday's win over the Stars. The Jets have not announced his status for Nov. 19.

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