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New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-04-17 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 1 New York Islanders
🚨 Upset Win (57% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 43.2%
NYI: 56.8%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.51
NYI: 3.07
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 51%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • CBJ at home vs NYI: 3-3
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
1CBJ1500.90
1NYI1610.79
2CBJ1621.81
2NYI2301.15
3CBJ1310.61
3NYI1711.22
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 56.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 1 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.5 - 3.1