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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2025-03-08 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 2 - 4 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 43.6%
NYI: 56.4%
Expected Goals
SJS: 2.80
NYI: 3.33
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • SJS at home vs NYI: 0-3
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
1SJS3011.72
1NYI1611.22
2SJS1600.71
2NYI2201.08
3SJS1300.96
3NYI911.22
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: 56.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 2 - 4 New York Islanders
Expected: 2.8 - 3.3