New York Islanders at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions
2026-03-07 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 1 - 2 New York Islanders (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
SJS: 49.1%
NYI: 50.9%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.40
NYI: 3.12
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • SJS at home vs NYI: 0-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-07 | SJS 1 - 2 NYI | NYI | NYI |
| 2025-10-21 | NYI 4 - 3 SJS | NYI | NYI |
| 2025-03-08 | SJS 2 - 4 NYI | NYI | NYI |
| 2025-01-18 | NYI 4 - 1 SJS | NYI | NYI |
| 2024-03-07 | SJS 2 - 7 NYI | NYI | NYI |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJS | 13 | 0 | 1.05 |
| 1 | NYI | 15 | 0 | 0.65 |
| 2 | SJS | 13 | 1 | 0.91 |
| 2 | NYI | 14 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 3 | SJS | 13 | 0 | 0.60 |
| 3 | NYI | 16 | 1 | 0.97 |
| 4 | SJS | 6 | 0 | 0.28 |
| 4 | NYI | 2 | 0 | 0.21 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 50.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 1 - 2 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.4 - 3.1
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