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: 54.2%
NYI: 45.8%
Expected Goals
COL: 2.76
NYI: 2.92
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
COL
Scott Wedgewood - 31-6-6 | 0.921 SV% | 2.02 GAA
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 29-24-2 | 0.906 SV% | 2.68 GAA
| Stat | COL | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.919 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.968 | 0.851 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.966 | 0.908 |
| GAA | 2.13 | 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: 67% • COL at home vs NYI: 2-1
| 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 | COL |
| 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.
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