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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2025-03-03 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 4 - 0 New York Islanders
🚨 Upset Win (57% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NYR: 42.9%
NYI: 57.1%
Expected Goals
NYR: 2.96
NYI: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NYR at home vs NYI: 4-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-29NYR 1 - 2 NYINYINYR
2026-01-28NYI 5 - 2 NYRNYINYI
2025-12-27NYI 2 - 0 NYRNYINYI
2025-11-08NYR 0 - 5 NYINYINYR
2025-04-10NYI 2 - 9 NYRNYRNYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NYR1500.98
1NYI1210.71
2NYR1400.81
2NYI1110.77
3NYR1932.26
3NYI1000.62
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: 57.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 4 - 0 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.0 - 3.1