The Islanders are facing the Wild in the second half of a back-to-back set on Saturday (8 p.m., MSGSN) The New York Islanders take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday night in the final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Wild NHL game to be played on February 8, 2025 on ESPN.

If the Islanders are going to add, a trade for Avalanche forward Casey Mittelstadt makes sense before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

The New York Islanders are currently amid a surge back into the playoff race. During this surge, Noah Dobson suffered a major injury and won’t return until after the Four Nation Face-Off.

Gabriel Vilardi scored two second-period goals and the Winnipeg Jets won their eighth consecutive game, 4-3 over the New York Islanders.