Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders NHL Predictions
2024-12-28 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders 6 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYI: 54.1%
PIT: 45.9%
Expected Goals
NYI: 3.59
PIT: 2.98
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 47%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • NYI at home vs PIT: 4-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | NYI 3 - 8 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2026-02-03 | NYI 5 - 4 PIT | NYI | PIT |
| 2025-10-09 | PIT 4 - 3 NYI | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-03-18 | PIT 2 - 4 NYI | NYI | PIT |
| 2024-12-29 | PIT 3 - 2 NYI | PIT | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYI | 15 | 2 | 1.62 |
| 1 | PIT | 13 | 1 | 1.12 |
| 2 | NYI | 22 | 2 | 2.42 |
| 2 | PIT | 15 | 1 | 1.31 |
| 3 | NYI | 12 | 3 | 1.92 |
| 3 | PIT | 9 | 0 | 0.38 |
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: 54.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
New York Islanders 6 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 3.6 - 3.0
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