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New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-04-04 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 2 - 4 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 44.6%
NYI: 55.4%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.75
NYI: 3.22
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 41%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • CBJ at home vs NYI: 3-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-22NYI 1 - 0 CBJNYINYI
2026-02-28CBJ 3 - 4 NYINYICBJ
2025-12-28CBJ 4 - 2 NYICBJCBJ
2025-11-02NYI 3 - 2 CBJNYINYI
2025-04-17CBJ 6 - 1 NYICBJNYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1300.83
1NYI2802.00
2CBJ800.57
2NYI1821.60
3CBJ1420.96
3NYI1921.32
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: 55.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 2 - 4 New York Islanders
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2