Final Score: Rangers 4 - Islanders 9
Saturday, December 23, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
18-10-4 Rating 1511
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.4
Islanders
20-4-7 Rating 1603
Form: TWTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Islanders
All-time wins 19 19
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.5 3.4
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Islanders
Games played 32 31
Avg goals scored 4.0 4.5
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.8
Win percentage 56% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 73%