New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins Prediction (Dec 22, 2026)

New York Islanders vs Boston Bruins — Dec 22, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: New York Islanders 47.1% • Boston Bruins 52.9%

Expected goals: New York Islanders 2.66 — Boston Bruins 2.94 • Median total: 6.4