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New York Islanders vs New York Rangers prediction

October 6, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET · NYI 6-4-2, NYR 7-6-1

Model prediction

New York Islanders

44%

win chance · 2.49 xGoals

New York Rangers

56%

win chance · 2.81 xGoals

Celly's model leans New York Rangers (56%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: NYI 2.5, NYR 2.8, about 5.3 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 67% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

NYI: Semyon Varlamov confirmed

NYR: Igor Shesterkin confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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