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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
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado541611119
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4332692
    Nashville38331086
    St. Louis36331284
    Winnipeg35341282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

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