Final Score: Islanders 5 - Stars 2
Wednesday, January 18, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Stars
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 85 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 27% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 43% | 37% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
Stars
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 13, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 12, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Islanders
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Islanders
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5