Islanders Seek Upset Wins Over Western Contenders on Brutal Road Trip

As of November 14th, 2025, the New York Islanders have started their 7-game road trip on a positive note, winning their first 2 games. However, the team now faces a daunting challenge ahead, with a 3-in-4 stretch against the Vegas Golden Knights, Utah Jazz, and Colorado Avalanche - three of the Western Conference's top contenders.

This grueling schedule will test the Islanders' mettle, but they can take solace in the fact that their goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, has found his form after a sluggish start to the campaign. The Islanders' defense has been a concern, but they've been able to outscore their problems recently, going 4-1-1 in their last six games and averaging 3.17 goals per game during that span.

The Islanders may have caught a break, as the Golden Knights have struggled of late, going just 2-4-2 in their last six contests and allowing 13 goals in their last three outings. While the Golden Knights are expected to prove the superior team over the course of the 82-game season, the current gap between the two clubs is not as wide as it may seem, especially with the Islanders holding a decent edge in the goaltending department.

If the Islanders can continue their strong play and capitalize on the Golden Knights' recent woes, they could pull off a crucial upset and set the tone for the rest of their grueling road trip.