The New York Islanders (21-14-4) bring a four-game road losing streak into a matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6), who have lost three straight at home, on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's contest.
The Blackhawks have put up a 2-8-0 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 20 total goals (two power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 8.7%) while allowing 37 goals to their opponents.
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+122)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 21-14-4 overall and 6-4-10 in overtime matchups.
- New York has 18 points (9-3-0) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Islanders registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- New York has finished 5-7-1 in the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 11 points).
- The Islanders are 15-1-3 in the 19 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 33 points).
- In the 13 games when New York has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 20 points after finishing 9-2-2.
- When it has outshot its opponent, New York is 4-9-3 (11 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 16-5-0 to record 32 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 14-18-6 record this season and are 2-6-8 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-5-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 28 points in their 21 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 7-6-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 6-4-3 (15 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 8-13-3 to register 19 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.77 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| 6th | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 21st |
| 15th | 28.3 | Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| 19th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| 28th | 15.45% | Power Play % | 19.44% | 14th |
| 9th | 82.73% | Penalty Kill % | 83.72% | 4th |
Islanders vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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