Final Score: Islanders 0 - Blackhawks 8
Sunday, December 23, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 30% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 19% | 38% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ 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
Blackhawks
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 21, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New York Rangers
Dec 12, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 8, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 7
0-7