Final Score: Islanders 3 - Maple Leafs 2
Saturday, December 9, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Maple Leafs
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 10 |
| Stat | Islanders | Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 55% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Maple Leafs
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs New York Rangers
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ New York Rangers
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Calgary Flames
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1