- Matchup: New York Islanders vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Islanders (-128) Blackhawks (+106)
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The New York Islanders (21-13-4) make their way to the United Center on Tuesday to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6). Current betting odds show the Islanders at -128, while the Blackhawks are positioned at +106, with an over/under set at 6.5 goals.
Riding high from their recent 2-0 triumph over the Rangers, the New York Islanders come into this match with momentum. In that last game, New York amassed 8 penalty minutes. Although their offense wasn’t at its peak, they managed to score on 2 of 26 shots, while failing to convert on 5 power play opportunities.
When it comes to offensive output, the New York Islanders currently have scored 106 goals (ranking 20th in the league), while allowing 100 goals against them. With a total of 46 points this season, they boast a points percentage of .605. The Islanders have capitalized on 19 goals from 121 power play opportunities, yielding a conversion rate of 15.70%. At even strength, they’ve given up 81 goals against and scored 87. With a total of 1,080 shots on goal, their shooting percentage stands at 9.8%. Defensively, they have faced 1,079 shots with a save percentage of .907. Opponents have managed 106 power play chances against the Islanders, scoring 19 goals in those attempts.
Ilya Sorokin is expected to guard the net for the Islanders. Throughout his career, Sorokin has achieved 176 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .647. His save percentage during 13,469 minutes in net is .916. He has dealt with 8,237 shot attempts, successfully saving 7,542. In his NHL career, Sorokin has allowed 695 goals, resulting in a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.56 over 272 games played. His overall record stands at 137-99-38.
In their previous outing, the Blackhawks faced off against the Stars, resulting in a 3-3 draw. The team was granted 2 power play opportunities but could not find the back of the net. Chicago managed to score 3 goals out of 33 total shots.
The Blackhawks have accounted for 81 goals at even strength along with 21 goals during power plays, ranking them 18th in the league. Chicago has taken 936 shots (30th overall) with a shooting percentage of 10.90%, while conceding 1,129 shots. Thus far, the Blackhawks have scored 102 goals, totalling 34 points, and possess a points percentage of .459. They have allowed 115 goals, including 95 at even strength and 20 while short-handed. With 105 power play attempts, they hold a success rate of 20.00% and boast an 84.50% penalty kill efficiency on the opponent’s 129 power play attempts. Their current save percentage is 89.8%.
Spencer Knight is set to tend the goal for Chicago. Knight holds a career record of 59-43-14 after participating in 120 games. He has achieved a quality start rate of 52.7%, securing 58 quality starts throughout his professional career. With 3,043 saves out of 3,358 shots faced, Knight possesses a save percentage of .906. On average, teams score 2.86 goals per game against him, with a total of 315 goals allowed in his time in net. He has started in 110 games and has recorded a total ice time of 5,098 minutes.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Chicago (+106) and the under on 6.5 goals
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