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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2025-10-09 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 3 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 65.2%
NYI: 34.8%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.71
NYI: 2.72
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • PIT at home vs NYI: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-30NYI 3 - 8 PITPITPIT
2026-02-03NYI 5 - 4 PITNYIPIT
2025-10-09PIT 4 - 3 NYIPITPIT
2025-03-18PIT 2 - 4 NYINYIPIT
2024-12-29PIT 3 - 2 NYIPITPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT1520.95
1NYI1600.90
2PIT1320.97
2NYI1611.58
3PIT1311.18
3NYI1711.00
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 65.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 3 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.7 - 2.7