Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders Prediction, 3/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Islanders

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG Sportsnet

UBS Arena is the location where the New York Islanders (39-26-5) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-12) on Tuesday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 loss to the Avalanche in their previous contest . Chicago accumulated 10 penalty minutes in this matchup. Moreover, they had 3 power play opportunities but didn't convert them into a score. The Blackhawks had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the defeat. In the game, they netted 1 of the 20 shots they put on net.

When at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 184 goals while getting 141 of their own. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 208 power play opportunities (12th in the league) and have come away with 33 goals in those chances. Pertaining to scoring goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 178 goals (30th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have surrendered 217. Chicago has attempted 1,679 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. For the year, they sit with 64 points and their points percentage is sitting at .464. The Blackhawks so far have had 2,051 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Chicago has compiled 199 power play opportunities and they have notched 37 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 18.59%.

The player in the crease for this game is Spencer Knight. Over the course of his time in hockey, Knight has accumulated 69 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .527. His save percentage is at .905 in his 5,150 mins in the crease. Knight has had 3,936 shots taken against him and he has 3,564 total saves. The opposition has scored 372 goals against Knight in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.84. He has a win-loss record of 67-52-18 and he has gotten the start in 131 games. Knight has been in net for 141 contests during his hockey career.

In their last game, New York faced the Canadiens in a game where the Islanders ended up losing by a score of 7-3. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and scored 2 out of those attempts. The Islanders converted 3 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they pursued.

This season, the New York Islanders have earned a total of 201 goals, 83 points, in addition to a points percentage of .593. They have allowed 197 goals to be scored by of a combination of 161 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Islanders have tallied 166 goals at even strength and 35 goals (24th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 208 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 16.83%. New York has put up 1,957 shots (16th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.27%, while allowing the opposition 1,971 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 81.05% on their oppositions 190 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%.

Across the ice you are going to see Ilya Sorokin between the pipes. He has accrued 8,083 stops out of the 8,830 shots tried, giving him a rate of .915. Sorokin has a lifetime mark of 150-106-38 and has been in net for 297 contests. He has made the start in 292 games and has played 13,518 minutes. Sorokin's percentage of quality starts comes out to 64.0% and he has qualified for 187 quality starts in his career. The opposition is averaging 2.56 goals per contest and he has allowed 747 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New York

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