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2026-27 Preseason

San Jose Sharks at New York Islanders NHL Predictions

2025-01-18 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders 4 - 1 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYI: 55.5%
SJS: 44.5%
Expected Goals
NYI: 3.38
SJS: 2.92
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • NYI at home vs SJS: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-07SJS 1 - 2 NYINYINYI
2025-10-21NYI 4 - 3 SJSNYINYI
2025-03-08SJS 2 - 4 NYINYINYI
2025-01-18NYI 4 - 1 SJSNYINYI
2024-03-07SJS 2 - 7 NYINYINYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYI1900.99
1SJS700.13
2NYI2122.15
2SJS1110.83
3NYI1300.41
3SJS1400.54
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: 55.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
New York Islanders 4 - 1 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.4 - 2.9