New Jersey vs New York Islanders Prediction 6 February 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Islanders promises to be an intense showdown at the Devils' home arena. Both teams are eager to climb the standings: the Islanders are in 8th place, battling for a playoff spot, while the Devils sit in 15th, looking to move up. Who will come out on top? We'll find out soon.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders:
- played 55 matches;
- at home ice 16 wins (including extra time), away - 35;
- scored goals: 120 against 157;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.44, 2nd - 1.64, 3rd - 1.8;
- average total of the match - 4.76.
The last time the sides met was on 07 January 2026 at the arena of the team New York Islanders - the match score was 9:0.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
New Jersey have hit a slump towards the end of the regular season, alternating between solid performances and disappointing setbacks. While they strive to be aggressive on home ice, they often struggle with finishing and make mistakes when playing without the puck. For instance, in their last two outings, they suffered defeats: a 0-3 loss to Columbus and a 1-4 setback against the Ottawa Senators. It seems likely that they will face significant challenges in securing a positive result in the upcoming game.
The hosts' offense is capable of creating opportunities, but they lack composure in crucial moments. Additionally, their power play remains an issue, as the team often fails to capitalize on the chances they are given.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders Team Overview
The New York Islanders enter the upcoming game as a more cohesive and structured team. They've been showing strong performances in recent matches, emphasizing solid defense and quick, well-coordinated transitions out of their zone. This balance allows the visitors to maintain control over the game's flow and avoid unnecessary lapses, especially when playing at even strength.
In recent rounds, the Islanders consistently pick up points and rarely let opponents decide the outcome in regulation time, highlighting their high level of team discipline. In their last game, the Islanders defeated New Jersey 9-0. This match was one of the most impressive displays of the current season. Can the Islanders deliver another dazzling performance?
Match Results: New York Islanders
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 55;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 6; for the visitors - 10;
- Average total in the first period: 1.44;
- Today's home team averages 0.56 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.87.
First Period Stats: New Jersey Devils (home) vs New York Islanders (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 29;
- Number of wins: 7 (26.92%) vs 10 (34.48%);
- Number of losses: 8 (30.77%) vs 10 (34.48%);
- Number of draws: 11 (42.31%) vs 9 (31.03%).
- Average goals scored: 0.81 vs 0.76;
- Average goals conceded: 0.88 vs 0.62.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 7 vs 4;
- Average total in the first period: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.8 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.8).
- New Jersey Devils have not won the 1st period in 6 of last 7 home games against New York Islanders (NHL).
- New Jersey Devils have not won the 1st period in last 6 home games (NHL).
- New York Islanders have not lost the 1st period in last 8 games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 55;
- Number of wins for the home team - 16, for the away team - 35.
- New Jersey Devils have not won (in regular time) in last 7 games against New York Islanders (NHL).
- New Jersey Devils have not won (in regular time) in 6 of last 7 home games against New York Islanders (NHL).
- New Jersey Devils have not won (in regular time) in 9 of last 10 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.18, for the away team - 2.85;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.76;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 16 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 17 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 21 once.
Statistics: New Jersey Devils vs New York Islanders
- average total in the tournament: 5.45 vs 5.47;
- average total goals scored: 2.59 vs 2.91;
- average total goals conceded: 3.07 vs 2.82;
- New Jersey Devils: average total at home in the tournament - 2.62;
- New York Islanders: average total away in the tournament - 2.69;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.2 (home - 2) vs 2.7 (away - 2.33).
- New York Islanders scored over 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against New Jersey Devils (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, we anticipate an intriguing clash: New Jersey will aim to offset their defensive shortcomings with aggressive play up front, while the visitors will look to exploit their opponent's weaknesses by applying pressure throughout the game. Considering the attacking potential of both sides, the home team's inconsistent defense, and the nature of their head-to-head meetings, we suggest betting on over 5.5 total goals for this game.
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