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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Predictions

2024-12-21 • Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Maple Leafs 3 - 6 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
TOR: 38.2%
NYI: 61.8%
Expected Goals
TOR: 2.93
NYI: 3.51
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • TOR at home vs NYI: 1-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-09NYI 5 - 3 TORNYINYI
2026-03-17TOR 1 - 3 NYINYINYI
2026-01-03NYI 4 - 3 TORNYINYI
2025-01-02NYI 1 - 2 TORTORNYI
2024-12-31TOR 3 - 1 NYITORTOR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1TOR800.34
1NYI1401.12
2TOR1221.02
2NYI2000.87
3TOR2021.65
3NYI1921.59
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: 61.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs 3 - 6 New York Islanders
Expected: 2.9 - 3.5