New York Rangers at New York Islanders NHL Predictions
2027-02-18 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders vs New York Rangers @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYI: 46.7%
NYR: 53.3%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.44
NYR: 4.01
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 29-24-2 | 0.906 SV% | 2.68 GAA
NYR
Igor Shesterkin - 25-19-6 | 0.912 SV% | 2.50 GAA
| Stat | NYI | NYR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.851 | 0.912 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.981 | 0.900 |
| GAA | 2.55 | 2.51 |
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 NYR: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | NYR 1 - 2 NYI | NYI | NYR |
| 2026-01-28 | NYI 5 - 2 NYR | NYI | NYI |
| 2025-12-27 | NYI 2 - 0 NYR | NYI | NYI |
| 2025-11-08 | NYR 0 - 5 NYI | NYI | NYR |
| 2025-04-10 | NYI 2 - 9 NYR | NYR | NYI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-02-18 at 7:00 PM EST.
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