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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders NHL Predictions

2025-01-20 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders 3 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYI: 59.5%
CBJ: 40.5%
Expected Goals
NYI: 3.05
CBJ: 2.67
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • NYI at home vs CBJ: 4-1
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
1NYI1200.29
1CBJ1100.42
2NYI1811.27
2CBJ1200.83
3NYI911.18
3CBJ1410.71
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: 59.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 5.7
Score Breakdown
New York Islanders 3 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.0 - 2.7