Bridgeport Islanders vs Utica Comets – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
17/02/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • AHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV
usaUsaFlohockey

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2822
Shooting PCT
7.14% (2/28)4.55% (1/22)
Goalkeeper Saves
2126
Saves PCT
95.45% (21/22)92.86% (26/28)
Penalties
21
PIM
42
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/1)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)100% (1/1)
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 02:39, 1 - 0, Maggio M. (G), Bear E. (A), George I. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 01:31, 1 - 1, McLaughlin M. (G), Strand A. (A), Legare N. (A2)
  • 13:30, 2 - 1, Highmore M. (G), Jefferies A. (A), Bear E. (A2)

Chances of winning


Bridgeport Islanders
39.4%
Draw
22.3%
Utica Comets
38.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
45.1% 22% 32.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50% 24.4% 29.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Bridgeport Islanders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Bridgeport Islanders's form might have worsened.
  • Utica Comets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Utica Comets's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bridgeport Islanders than the current prediction. (+10.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Bridgeport Islanders, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Utica Comets than the current prediction. (-8.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Utica Comets, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Bridgeport Islanders - Utica Comets Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.32
    (2.06)
    4.14
    (4.23)
    2.44
    (2.82)
    8.3%
    (7.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
    Preview Facts
    • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 7)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bridgeport won 1.
    • Bridgeport has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • In recent matches, Utica has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Bridgeport won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 55:70. (average 2.8:3.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Bridgeport won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 23:29. (average 2.6:3.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Bridgeport Islanders - Utica Comets were as follows:
    06.02.2026 Utica Comets - Bridgeport Islanders 2:1
    10.01.2026 Bridgeport Islanders - Utica Comets 4:2
    05.12.2025 Utica Comets - Bridgeport Islanders 5:1
    22.02.2025 Bridgeport Islanders - Utica Comets 2:4
    22.01.2025 Utica Comets - Bridgeport Islanders 7:1
    Latest results of Utica Comets
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    Charlotte Checkers is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Grand Rapids Griffins is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Chicago Wolves is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Texas Stars is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Manitoba Moose is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Milwaukee Admirals is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Ontario Reign is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Colorado Eagles is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Henderson Silver Knights is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Coachella Valley Firebirds is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Bakersfield Condors is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    San Jose Barracuda is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    San Diego Gulls is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Laval Rocket is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Syracuse Crunch is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Cleveland Monsters is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
    Toronto Marlies is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )