New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-12-28 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 2 New York Islanders

Win Probability

CBJ: 61.6%

NYI: 38.4%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.10

NYI: 2.75

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 68%

Over 6.5: 50%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • CBJ at home vs NYI: 3-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-22	NYI 1 - 0 CBJ	NYI	NYI
2026-02-28	CBJ 3 - 4 NYI	NYI	CBJ
2025-12-28	CBJ 4 - 2 NYI	CBJ	CBJ
2025-11-02	NYI 3 - 2 CBJ	NYI	NYI
2025-04-17	CBJ 6 - 1 NYI	CBJ	NYI

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	21	2	2.11
1	NYI	17	1	0.88
2	CBJ	13	0	0.75
2	NYI	13	0	0.58
3	CBJ	22	1	2.09
3	NYI	6	0	0.40

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 61.6%

Total Goals

Actual: 6.0

Expected: 5.8

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 2 New York Islanders

Expected: 3.1 - 2.7