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2026-27 Preseason

New York Rangers at New York Islanders NHL Predictions

2024-02-18 • MetLife Stadium
New York Islanders 5 - 6 New York Rangers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYI: 42.4%
NYR: 57.6%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.93
NYR: 3.35
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NYI at home vs NYR: 3-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-29NYR 1 - 2 NYINYINYR
2026-01-28NYI 5 - 2 NYRNYINYI
2025-12-27NYI 2 - 0 NYRNYINYI
2025-11-08NYR 0 - 5 NYINYINYR
2025-04-10NYI 2 - 9 NYRNYRNYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYI2211.27
1NYR700.13
2NYI2101.08
2NYR2411.33
3NYI1211.19
3NYR2001.44
4NYI000.00
4NYR210.66
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 57.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
New York Islanders 5 - 6 New York Rangers
Expected: 2.9 - 3.4