Final Score: Rangers 2 - Islanders 5
Saturday, March 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
38-22-8 Rating 1536
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.2
Islanders
43-13-12 Rating 1614
Form: TWTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Islanders
All-time wins 22 20
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.6 3.4
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Islanders
Games played 68 68
Avg goals scored 4.2 4.6
Avg goals conceded 3.4 2.7
Win percentage 56% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 77%