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    New York Islanders @ Chicago Blackhawks

    NYI
    New York IslandersIslandersNYI
    22-14-4, 10-7-2 Away
    3
    22-14-4, 10-7-2 Away
    Final/SO
    123SOT
    Islanders
    NYI
    		20013
    Blackhawks
    CHI
    		02002
    CHI
    Chicago BlackhawksBlackhawksCHI
    14-18-7, 7-8-4 Home
    2
    14-18-7, 7-8-4 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    NYI lead 1-0

    • Islanders
      3
    • Blackhawks
      2
    Game 1
    31/12
    • Blackhawks
      4
    • Islanders
      3
    Game 2
    24/3

    Game Information

    United Center
    United Center
    1:30 AM, 31 December 2025
    Chicago, IL
    Attendance: 19,603
    • Referees:
    • Wes McCauley
    • Brian Pochmara
    • Linesmen:
    • Mark Shewchyk
    • Ben O'Quinn

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina4520696
    Columbus38221187
    Pittsburgh35201686
    NY Islanders4027585
    Philadelphia34241280
    Washington3528979
    New Jersey3632274
    NY Rangers2835965
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado471310104
    Dallas43171197
    Minnesota40201292
    Utah3729680
    Nashville3428977
    Winnipeg30291272
    St. Louis29301169
    Chicago27311367
    Full Standings

    NHL News

    Pavel Zacha scores 38 seconds into OT to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Sabres

    Pavel Zacha scores 38 seconds into OT to give the Bruins a 4-3 win over the Sabres

    — Paval Zacha scored 38 seconds into overtime, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 4-3 win over the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
    Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights

    Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights

    Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights
    Maple Leafs beat Rangers 4-3, eliminating New York from playoff contention

    Maple Leafs beat Rangers 4-3, eliminating New York from playoff contention

    — Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Joseph Woll made 40 saves and added an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
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