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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ Boston Bruins
Mar 15, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Calgary Flames
Mar 14, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 10, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 4, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Islanders
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Islanders
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 15, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 13, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Boston Bruins
Mar 11, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 10, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Mar 7, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 6, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Calgary Flames
Mar 3, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Calgary Flames
Mar 2, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 27, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ New York Rangers
Feb 25, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3