Final Score: Islanders 1 - Rangers 3
Friday, January 2, 1981 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 | 27 | 28 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 63% | 39% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 9
9-0
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 16, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 7, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Rangers
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 31, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 22, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2