Mathew Barzal
NHL Predictions/Gambling Analytics for April 25th
Welcome to the daily NHL probabilities update. Here you can find win probabilities for each of the day’s NHL games, as well as player-level goal-scoring, point-producing, and “Top Threat” probabilities. These probabilities are calculated via the datadrivenhockey game simulation model, GPM1. Information about the model and links to get access to even more model outputs […]
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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern Conference Round One Preview with our expert picks
It is that time of year again. The one all hockey fans wait for. It’s Stanley Cup playoff time! Let’s take a look at the matchups schedules and our staff picks for the first round. (1A) Boston Bruins 65-12-5, 135 points vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers 42-32-8, 92 points Here is the Schedule Mon., April 17: Panthers […]
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Penguins Blow Another Lead, Lose 4-2 To Islanders
The New York Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 last night at PPG Paints Arena. Goalie Ilya Sorokin made 44 saves for the Islanders, who are now 29-24-7. It was the team’s first game without forward Mathew Barzal, who is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Forwards Jake Guentzel and Jason Zucker each scored for […]
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Game Preview: Islanders vs Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena tonight at 7 PM. The Pens are currently 27-19-9, while the Islanders are 28-24-7. The game will be viewed on AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh, MSG Sports Network, ESPN+, and Sportsnet Now. Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is out indefinitely after suffering […]
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Islanders Struggling in a Big Way
In 2020 and 2021, the New York Islanders were a good enough hockey club to advance all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. This inspired a lot of confidence that the team was going to return to their Stanley Cup playoff-making ways on a consistent basis. That feeling of confidence was bolstered by the […]
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Not Trusting the New York Islanders
There is no doubt that New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is one of the game’s best general managers. Lamoriello won three Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils, helped get the Toronto Maple Leafs back into the playoffs on a consistent basis, and made the team he currently manages, the New York Islanders, […]
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Penguins Have Rare Bad Game, Fall to Islanders 5-1
The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the New York Islanders 5-1 last night at UBS Arena. Forwards Anders Lee and Mathew Barzal each had two goals, forward Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist, forward Brock Nelson had two assists, and goalie Ilya Sorokin had 20 saves for the Islanders, who are now 20-14-2 this […]
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Barzal Continues To Dominate Offensively, Despite No Goals Yet
The New York Islanders have been one of the hottest teams in the league as of late, as they’ve now won four of their last five and nine of their last 11 dating back to October 26. Given how last season went, some might see this start by the Isles to be surprising. But to […]
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Breaking: Barzal Agrees to an Eight-Year Contract Extension
The New York Islanders made a big splash just over a week before their regular season gets underway. On Tuesday, the team unveiled an eight-year, $73.2-million contract extension for center Mathew Barzal. The deal is worth just over $9 million per season ($9.15 AAV) and will keep Barzal in blue and orange through the 2030-31 […]
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A Season of Moving Pieces for the Islanders
With rumors about off-season moves swirling like a tempest, the uncertainty cloaking the New York Islanders season is compounded by the many moving parts shaping how it plays out. Lane Lambert, a veteran behind the bench but a rookie NHL Head Coach, will perhaps be the most impactful. Lambert has his work cut out for […]
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