Final Score: Islanders 5 - Rangers 1
Saturday, May 2, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
57-20-14 Rating 1623
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.5
Rangers
37-41-14 Rating 1517
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 30 30
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.5 3.5
Last meeting 7 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 91 92
Avg goals scored 4.6 4.0
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.9
Win percentage 63% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 49%