Final Score: Islanders 3 - Rangers 5
Wednesday, January 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 9 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 43 | 43 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 52% | 52% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 2, 1979 · Margin: +9 · Total: 9
9-0
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 14
10-4
Rangers
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 15, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3