Final Score: Capitals 4 - Islanders 6
Saturday, January 17, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
15-18-11 Rating 1470
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
28%
72%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.8
Islanders
28-10-8 Rating 1602
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Islanders
All-time wins 3 19
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 1.9 4.0
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Islanders
Games played 44 46
Avg goals scored 3.5 4.5
Avg goals conceded 3.7 3.1
Win percentage 34% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 26% 62%