The New York Islanders (11-12-7) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (9-17-2) at UBS Arena on Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders lost to the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we pick to come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.
In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have recorded a 3-6-1 record after totaling 25 total goals (seven power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 30.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Islanders 3, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-190)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have finished 3-7-10 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 11-12-7.
- In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-3-6 record (good for 12 points).
- In the five games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- New York has lost all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Islanders have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 11-2-4 in those games (to register 26 points).
- In the nine games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 7-1-1.
- When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 5-6-2 (12 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 6-4-5 to register 17 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a record of 9-17-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime matchups.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-4-2) in its eight games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has five points (2-9-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals nine times, earning 14 points from those matchups (7-2-0).
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 2-6-0 (four points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Blackhawks finished 6-11-2 in those contests (14 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.53 | Goals Scored | 2.39 | 30th |
| 14th | 2.97 | Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 20th |
| 20th | 28.1 | Shots | 25.7 | 30th |
| 16th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 27th |
| 31st | 13.25% | Power Play % | 23.29% | 11th |
| 32nd | 65.63% | Penalty Kill % | 82.5% | 6th |
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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