Final Score: Islanders 4 - Canadiens 3
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 77 | 113 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 57 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 57% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 5, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Nashville Predators
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Jan 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 26, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Seattle Kraken
Jan 21, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Canadiens
@ Winnipeg Jets
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Minnesota Wild
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Minnesota Wild
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5