Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders NHL Predictions
2026-10-08 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks @ 7:30 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYI: 58.5%
CHI: 41.5%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.59
CHI: 2.79
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 29-24-2 | 0.906 SV% | 2.68 GAA
CHI
Spencer Knight - 19-25-11 | 0.902 SV% | 2.82 GAA
| Stat | NYI | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.851 | 0.851 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.917 | 0.905 |
| GAA | 2.55 | 2.63 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NYI at home vs CHI: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | NYI 3 - 4 CHI | CHI | NYI |
| 2025-12-30 | CHI 2 - 3 NYI | NYI | NYI |
| 2024-12-15 | CHI 5 - 3 NYI | CHI | NYI |
| 2024-12-12 | NYI 5 - 4 CHI | NYI | NYI |
| 2024-04-02 | NYI 2 - 1 CHI | NYI | NYI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-08 at 7:30 PM EDT.
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