Golden Knights vs Islanders Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

By: Garrett Beaverson |

Last Updated: 02/03/2025 at 10:39 PM ET

Vegas Golden Knights at New York Islanders 02/04/25 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 2/5/2025, 12:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: VGS -145 ; O/U 5.5

Golden Knights vs Islanders Prediction

The Vegas Golden Knights (31-16-6) are set to face the New York Islanders (24-21-7) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST. Get in on all the action with our free NHL picks.

The Golden Knights are looking to rebound after a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers on February 2. In that game, forwards Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad each recorded a goal and two assists, contributing significantly to the Ranger’s victory.

The Islanders are coming off a 3-1 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 1, where goaltender Ilya Sorokin made 28 saves to secure the win. This victory improved their home record to 14-9-3 for the season.

This matchup marks the second and final meeting between these teams this season. In their previous encounter on November 10, 2024, the Golden Knights secured a 5-3 victory over the Islanders in Las Vegas.

The Golden Knights will aim to leverage their offensive depth, led by forwards Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, to penetrate the Islanders’ defense. Conversely, the Islanders will rely on their strong defensive structure and the stellar goaltending of Sorokin to counter Vegas’ attack. Both teams are reeling after a string of recent losses.

Golden Knights vs Islanders Pick Analysis

Both Las Vegas and New York are tough to back right now. However, New York looked especially bad in their recent game against Florida. The Islanders were unable to contain Florida and showed a lot of gaps in their play. We are slightly more confident in Vegas, enough to play them to win 3-2.

Our Free NHL Pick for New York Islanders vs Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights -145