The New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights are set to face off tonight, November 13, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in a clash between two teams vying for position within their respective divisions. Both teams hold similar records, with the Islanders at 8-6-2 and the Golden Knights at 7-4-4, making this an evenly matched contest.

Here’s a look at the projected lineups:

New York Islanders:

• Forwards: Emil Heineman — Bo Horvat — Kyle Palmieri Jonathan Drouin — Mathew Barzal — Simon Holmstrom Anders Lee — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Anthony Duclair Casey Cizikas — Calum Ritchie — Maxim Tsyplakov
• Defense: Matthew Schaefer — Ryan Pulock Adam Pelech — Tony DeAngelo Alexander Romanov — Adam Boqvist
• Goalies: Ilya Sorokin (likely starter), David Rittich
• Scratches: Kyle MacLean, Scott Mayfield, Travis Mitchell
• Injuries: Maxim Shabanov (upper body), Semyon Varlamov (knee), Ethan Bear (upper body)

Golden Knights:

• Forwards: Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mitch Marner Dorofeyev — Tomas Hertl — Braeden Bowman Brandon Saad — Brett Howden — Reilly Smith Cole Reinhardt — Colton Sissons — Keegan Kolesar
• Defense: Brayden McNabb — Shea Theodore Noah Hanifin — Kaedan Korczak Jeremy Lauzon — Zach Whitecloud
• Goalies: Akira Schmid, Carl Lindbom
• Scratches: Alexander Holtz, Ben Hutton
• Injuries: Adin Hill (lower body), William Karlsson (lower body), Mark Stone (upper body)

Islanders Notes:

• Scott Mayfield will miss the game due to the birth of his first child; he has been placed on the non-roster list.
• Adam Boqvist will draw into the lineup, replacing Mayfield after being a healthy scratch in the previous game.
• Travis Mitchell has been recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
• Bo Horvat leads the Islanders with 20 points (12 goals, 8 assists).

Golden Knights Notes:

• William Karlsson has been placed on injured reserve.
• Braeden Bowman will make his NHL debut after being recalled from Henderson (AHL).
• Brayden McNabb is expected to play in his 600th game as a Golden Knight, the first player in franchise history to reach this milestone.
• Ivan Barbashev is on a four-game point streak, with six points (4 goals, 2 assists) in that span.
• Jack Eichel leads the team with 22 points (8 goals, 14 assists).

Storylines to Watch:

• Goaltending Matchup: Ilya Sorokin is expected to start for the Islanders. He has been a strong performer against the Golden Knights in the past, stopping 78 of the last 79 shots he’s faced against them. The Golden Knights will likely counter with Akira Schmid.
• Special Teams: The Golden Knights' power play has struggled recently, while the Islanders have been дисциплинированный. The special teams battle could be a deciding factor.
• Home Stand Woes: The Golden Knights are looking to end their longest home stand of the season on a high note after winning only one of their last five home games.
• Inuries: With key players like Mark Stone and William Karlsson out, the Golden Knights will need depth players to step up. The Islanders are also dealing with injuries, but their offense has remained productive.

The Islanders won both games against the Golden Knights in the 2024-25 season. However, both teams have undergone changes since then, making this a fresh matchup with plenty to prove.