NHL · Friday, 9 October, MSK · UBS Arena

New York Islanders — Chicago Blackhawks

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Model prediction and result

4:1Came true
New York Islanders51%
Draw in regulation23%
Chicago Blackhawks27%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 4:1: the model's most likely outcome, New York Islanders to win (64% incl. overtime), came true.

New York Islanders are clear favourites: 64% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.2 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 48%.

Why

  • New York Islanders are more dangerous in attack: 3.0 expected goals against 2.2.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: New York Islanders 3 wins, Chicago Blackhawks 2.

Probabilities

Expected goals: New York Islanders — Chicago Blackhawks3.0–2.2
New York Islanders to win (incl. OT and shootout)64%
Chicago Blackhawks to win (incl. OT and shootout)36%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)48%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)52%

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Form

New York Islanders

  • 07.10away · New York Rangers2:5
  • 04.10New Jersey Devils6:0
  • 01.10away · Toronto Maple Leafs1:2
  • 15.04Carolina Hurricanes1:2
  • 13.04Montreal Canadiens1:4

Chicago Blackhawks

  • 07.10St. Louis Blues4:2
  • 04.10away · Buffalo Sabres3:4
  • 02.10away · Utah Mammoth0:6
  • 30.09away · Vegas Golden Knights2:5
  • 16.04San Jose Sharks5:2

Head to head

  • 25.03.2026New York Islanders — Chicago Blackhawks3:4
  • 31.12.2025Chicago Blackhawks — New York Islanders2:3 SO
  • 15.12.2024Chicago Blackhawks — New York Islanders5:3
  • 13.12.2024New York Islanders — Chicago Blackhawks5:4
  • 03.04.2024New York Islanders — Chicago Blackhawks2:1

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
19Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77
20New York Islanders630319–15+46
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16
28Vancouver Canucks820626–38-124
29Chicago Blackhawks720517–29-124
30Philadelphia Flyers803510–31-213

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 51% will not happen in roughly 49 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →