- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Sportsnet
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The New York Islanders (39-26-5) are set to clash with the Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-12) at UBS Arena this upcoming Tuesday.
In their last outing, the Chicago Blackhawks suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. They racked up 10 penalty minutes and had 3 power play chances but failed to capitalize. The Blackhawks struggled offensively, managing to score only once from 20 shots on goal.
When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 184 goals while scoring 141. Their opponents have been granted 208 power play opportunities, ranking 12th in the league, resulting in 33 goals scored against them. Overall, the Blackhawks have netted 178 goals this season (ranking 30th in the NHL) while allowing 217. They have taken 1,679 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.6%. Currently, they sit with 64 points, giving them a points percentage of .464. On the defensive end, Chicago has faced 2,051 shots, achieving a save percentage of .894. The Blackhawks have recorded 199 power play opportunities, converting 37 into goals for a success rate of 18.59%.
Starting in goal for the Blackhawks will be Spencer Knight. Throughout his career, Knight has delivered 69 quality starts with a rate of .527. He has a save percentage of .905 over 5,150 minutes played. Knight has faced 3,936 shots, saving 3,564. With 372 goals scored against him, he averages 2.84 goals against per game, holding a win-loss record of 67-52-18 after 131 starts in a total of 141 games.
The New York Islanders faced the Montreal Canadiens in their previous match, suffering a loss with a score of 7-3. The Islanders had 3 power play attempts, converting 2 of them, and scored 3 goals out of 22 shots attempted.
This season, the Islanders have found the back of the net 201 times and earned 83 points, leading to a points percentage of .593. They have allowed 197 goals, which includes 161 at even strength and 36 while shorthanded. The Islanders have scored 166 goals at even strength and 35 while enjoying a manpower advantage, ranking 24th in the NHL. With 208 power play attempts, their effectiveness sits at 16.83%. New York has taken 1,957 shots (16th overall) at a shooting percentage of 10.27%, allowing 1,971 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 81.05% against 190 power play attempts, with a current save percentage of 90.0%.
In goal for New York will be Ilya Sorokin. He has stopped 8,083 of 8,830 shots faced, achieving a save rate of .915. Sorokin’s career record stands at 150-106-38, with 297 games played, including 292 starts, over a total of 13,518 minutes. His quality start percentage sits at 64.0%, having recorded 187 quality starts. Opposing teams average 2.56 goals against him, totaling 747 goals conceded throughout his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL battle against the spread or on the moneyline?
Expert’s Choice: Pick New York
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