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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2024-03-17 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 5 - 2 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 50.9%
NYI: 49.1%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.07
NYI: 3.15
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 41%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NYR at home vs NYI: 4-2
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
1NYR1800.74
1NYI1300.59
2NYR1700.69
2NYI1900.90
3NYR1400.64
3NYI1000.51
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: 50.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 5 - 2 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.1 - 3.2