New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche NHL Predictions
2026-12-16 • Ball Arena
Colorado Avalanche vs New York Islanders @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
COL: 67.9%
NYI: 32.1%
Expected Goals
COL: 3.75
NYI: 2.65
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 49%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
COL
Mackenzie Blackwood - 8-3-1 | 0.893 SV% | 2.81 GAA
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 6-4-0 | 0.911 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | COL | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.924 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.893 | 0.888 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.07 | 2.55 |
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: 90% • COL at home vs NYI: 4-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | NYI 6 - 3 COL | NYI | NYI |
| 2025-11-16 | COL 4 - 1 NYI | COL | COL |
| 2025-01-28 | NYI 5 - 2 COL | NYI | NYI |
| 2024-10-14 | COL 2 - 6 NYI | NYI | COL |
| 2024-01-02 | COL 5 - 4 NYI | COL | COL |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-16 at 7:00 PM MST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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