Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Islanders 1
Thursday, May 5, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
67-10-12 Rating 1696
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Islanders
55-24-12 Rating 1599
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Islanders
All-time wins 22 7
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.8 2.7
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Islanders
Games played 89 91
Avg goals scored 4.8 3.5
Avg goals conceded 2.1 2.5
Win percentage 75% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 68% 63%