Final Score: Rangers 4 - Islanders 1
Thursday, April 26, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
46-30-11 Rating 1540
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.5
Islanders
55-15-14 Rating 1633
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Islanders
All-time wins 22 22
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.5 3.5
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Islanders
Games played 87 84
Avg goals scored 4.1 4.4
Avg goals conceded 3.5 2.6
Win percentage 53% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 79%