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As the NHL season heads into the final stretch, the playoff race intensifies with each game, making tonight's matchups must-watch events for hockey fans and bettors alike. Among the top games to watch on March 28, 2026, is the clash between the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders.
The Islanders, playing on home ice, have a 57% win probability according to our simulations. With a predicted score of 3.3 to 2.1, the Islanders are expected to edge out the Panthers, who will need a strong performance from their stars to overcome the odds. You can check out the full prediction here.
Leading the charge for the Islanders, Mathew Barzal is projected to have a standout game with 0.3 goals and 0.6 assists, showing why he's pivotal in their playoff push. Meanwhile, Florida will lean heavily on Aaron Ekblad and Matthew Tkachuk to keep them competitive, with Tkachuk expected to notch 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists.
In another marquee matchup, the Ottawa Senators visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in what promises to be a high-scoring affair. Our model gives the Lightning a slight edge with a 54% win probability and a predicted score of 4.1 to 3.6.
Key to Tampa Bay’s game plan will be the dynamic duo of Nikita Kucherov and Darren Raddysh, who are expected to make significant contributions with 1.5 and 1.4 points respectively. For the Senators, Brady Tkachuk's leadership and scoring ability are crucial, with expectations of 0.4 goals and 0.7 assists to his name. Want more details? Dive into the full game prediction here.
Rounding off the night, the Anaheim Ducks face off against the Edmonton Oilers, where Connor McDavid continues to dazzle on the ice. The simulations show Edmonton as the favorite with a 53% chance of winning, predicted to outscore Anaheim 3.7 to 3.2.
McDavid, with 0.4 goals and 1.1 assists projected, is expected to be the linchpin for the Oilers. Meanwhile, the Ducks will look to Leo Carlsson to make an impact, providing 0.8 assists in what could be a tightly contested game. Check out the complete analysis here.
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