The New York Islanders (40-26-5), coming off a 1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, host the Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-13) at UBS Arena on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks fell to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime in their most recent game.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Tuesday’s game.

The Blackhawks have put up a 3-3-4 record over their past 10 games. They have totaled 22 goals while giving up 31 in that time. On the power play, 27 opportunities have resulted in three goals (11.1% conversion rate).

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Islanders 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-206)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders are 14-5-19 in overtime contests on their way to a 40-26-5 overall record.
New York is 22-7-0 (44 points) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
In the 12 games this season the Islanders scored only one goal, they went 2-9-1 (five points).
New York has scored a pair of goals in 20 games this season (8-11-1 record, 17 points).
The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 37 games (29-5-3, 61 points).
In the 21 games when New York has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 30 points after finishing 14-5-2.
In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 12-15-4 (28 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 25-10-0 to register 50 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have posted a record of 7-13-20 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 26-31-13.
Chicago has earned 26 points (9-7-8) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has 15 points (5-9-5) when scoring two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have earned 49 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games this season and has registered 31 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 10-7-4 (24 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 46 times this season, and earned 41 points in those games.

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Islanders vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

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