Final Score: Islanders 5 - Blues 5
Wednesday, March 7, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Blues

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
40-13-10 Rating 1607
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
76%
24%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.3
Blues
16-40-8 Rating 1403
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Blues
All-time wins 19 8
Last 5 meetings 3 0
Average goals 3.9 2.4
Last meeting 6 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Blues
Games played 63 64
Avg goals scored 4.5 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.7 4.4
Win percentage 63% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 36%