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New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction (Dec 27, 2023)

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Dec 27, 2023

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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New York Islanders 42.3% Pittsburgh Penguins 57.7%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: New York Islanders 2.87 — Pittsburgh Penguins 3.59 • Median total: 6.7

Expected Goals Comparison

New York Islanders
3.27
xG/game (Season)
Pittsburgh Penguins
3.45
xG/game (Season)