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Something has to give when the New York Islanders (25-25-7, on a four-game losing streak) go on the road against the Boston Bruins (27-24-8, also losers of four straight). The game on Thursday, February 27 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
The Bruins' offense has totaled 29 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have registered 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (25.9%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.
Islanders vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Bruins 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Bruins (-102)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders (25-25-7 overall) have a 6-7-13 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- New York has 24 points (9-7-6) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Islanders scored only one goal, they've finished 0-7-2 (two points).
- New York has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-5-0 record, four points).
- The Islanders are 23-8-4 in the 35 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 50 points).
- In the 11 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 8-2-1 to record 17 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, New York is 12-17-2 (26 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 24 times, and went 13-6-5 (31 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a record of 27-24-8 this season and are 7-8-15 in overtime contests.
- In the 22 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 27 points.
- In 10 games this season when the Bruins ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-8-1).
- Boston has earned 12 points (4-7-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals 29 times, earning 47 points from those matchups (22-4-3).
- Boston has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games this season and has registered 24 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 17-8-2 (36 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 7-14-5 to record 19 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.7 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 24th |
| 17th | 2.98 | Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| 12th | 29 | Shots | 27.3 | 24th |
| 15th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| 32nd | 11.28% | Power Play % | 15.38% | 29th |
| 31st | 70.25% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
Islanders vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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