Final Score: Islanders 4 - Rangers 5
Sunday, December 9, 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 | 25 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 10 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 21% | 47% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 6, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Edmonton Oilers
Nov 30, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 20, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 17, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
Rangers
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 3, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 29, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Winnipeg Jets
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3