Islanders vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 30

The New York Islanders (21-14-4) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-6) on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Islanders have lost four in a row on the road and the Blackhawks are trying to stop a three-game home losing streak.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

In the last 10 contests for the Blackhawks (2-8-0), their offense has scored 20 goals while their defense has conceded 37 goals. They have had 23 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (8.7%).

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+119)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders have a 21-14-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in games that have needed overtime.
• In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-0 record (good for 18 points).
• In the six games this season the Islanders registered only one goal, they lost every time.
• New York has scored a pair of goals in 13 games this season (5-7-1 record, 11 points).
• The Islanders have scored more than two goals 19 times, and are 15-1-3 in those games (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.
• In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 4-9-3 (11 points).
• The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Islanders finished 16-5-0 in those matchups (32 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks (14-18-6 overall) have posted a record of 2-6-8 in games that have gone to OT this season.
• Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blackhawks scored 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 scored three or more goals in 21 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
• This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 7-6-3 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 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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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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