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New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2024-12-15 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 5 - 3 New York Islanders
🚨 Upset Win (53% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 46.7%
NYI: 53.3%
Expected Goals
CHI: 3.02
NYI: 3.00
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 52%
Over 6.5: 41%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CHI at home vs NYI: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-24NYI 3 - 4 CHICHINYI
2025-12-30CHI 2 - 3 NYINYINYI
2024-12-15CHI 5 - 3 NYICHINYI
2024-12-12NYI 5 - 4 CHINYINYI
2024-04-02NYI 2 - 1 CHINYINYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CHI1300.86
1NYI1400.96
2CHI1121.17
2NYI2000.75
3CHI720.95
3NYI1711.25
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 5 - 3 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.0 - 3.0