Islanders vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - March 24

The New York Islanders (40-26-5) and Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-13) square off at UBS Arena on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the past 10 games for the Blackhawks (3-3-4), their offense has totaled 22 goals while their defense has allowed 31 goals. They have registered 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (11.1%).

Islanders vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Islanders 4, Blackhawks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-164)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders are 14-5-19 in overtime games as part of a 40-26-5 overall record.
• New York is 22-7-0 (44 points) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
• Looking at the 12 times this season the Islanders ended a game with just one goal, they have a 2-9-1 record, good for five points.
• New York has taken 17 points from the 20 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (8-11-1 record).
• The Islanders are 29-5-3 in the 37 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 61 points).
• In the 21 games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 14-5-2 to register 30 points.
• In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 12-15-4 (28 points).
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 25-10-0 (50 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have posted a record of 7-13-20 in overtime games on their way to 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 scored 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.
• This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 13-9-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 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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