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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2024-03-07 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 2 - 7 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 47.8%
NYI: 52.2%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.04
NYI: 3.54
Total Goals
Median: 6.8
Over 5.5: 66%
Over 6.5: 53%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • SJS at home vs NYI: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-07SJS 1 - 2 NYINYINYI
2025-10-21NYI 4 - 3 SJSNYINYI
2025-03-08SJS 2 - 4 NYINYINYI
2025-01-18NYI 4 - 1 SJSNYINYI
2024-03-07SJS 2 - 7 NYINYINYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1SJS1810.98
1NYI1310.88
2SJS600.60
2NYI1711.15
3SJS1500.73
3NYI1310.78
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: 52.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 2 - 7 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.0 - 3.5