Final Score: Islanders 7 - Canadiens 3
Thursday, December 27, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 76% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 8
0-8
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
Canadiens
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3