Final Score: Islanders 5 - Devils 4
Thursday, February 16, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Devils

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
34-12-9 Rating 1602
Form: WLWTW
Model Probability
76%
24%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.3
Devils
12-28-14 Rating 1396
Form: LLWTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Devils
All-time wins 14 1
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 4.7 1.7
Last meeting 7 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Devils
Games played 55 54
Avg goals scored 4.2 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.8
Win percentage 62% 22%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 41%