Final Score: Capitals 6 - Islanders 2
Saturday, March 8, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
40-19-5 Rating 1581
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.1
Islanders
31-23-10 Rating 1536
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Islanders
All-time wins 18 52
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.7 4.2
Last meeting 5 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Islanders
Games played 64 64
Avg goals scored 3.9 4.1
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.7
Win percentage 62% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 55%