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2026-27 Preseason

New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2025-12-30 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 3 New York Islanders (SO)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 43.4%
NYI: 56.6%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.81
NYI: 3.36
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CHI at home vs NYI: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-24NYI 3 - 4 CHICHINYI
2025-12-30CHI 2 - 3 NYINYINYI
2024-12-15CHI 5 - 3 NYICHINYI
2024-12-12NYI 5 - 4 CHINYINYI
2024-04-02NYI 2 - 1 CHINYINYI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CHI1610.71
1NYI1200.70
2CHI1511.25
2NYI900.54
3CHI700.36
3NYI1100.41
4CHI400.22
4NYI200.28
5CHI300.19
5NYI210.87
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 Chicago Blackhawks

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 3 New York Islanders
Expected: 2.8 - 3.4