Final Score: Islanders 3 - Canadiens 4
Sunday, December 10, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 1 |
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 27 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 68% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 77% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
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
Canadiens
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6