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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
    25/3

    Game Information

    United Center
    United Center
    9:30 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
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Sheldon Keefe to return as coach of New Jersey Devils

    Sheldon Keefe will return as coach of the Devils, the team confirmed Tuesday, after new general manager Sunny Mehta did the full assessment of the organization he promised when taking over control of hockey operations last month.
    Avalanche's Cale Makar sits out practice on eve of WCF Game 1

    Avalanche's Cale Makar sits out practice on eve of WCF Game 1

    Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar sat out another practice session Tuesday on the eve of the Western Conference finals against Vegas.
    Sources: Vegas yet to allow teams to talk with ex-coach Cassidy

    Sources: Vegas yet to allow teams to talk with ex-coach Cassidy

    Multiple NHL teams are waiting to interview Bruce Cassidy but have not yet received permission from the Vegas Golden Knights as of Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
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