Final Score: Rangers 2 - Islanders 5
Saturday, December 20, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 63 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 35% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 69% |
Recent Results
Rangers
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 10, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 13
5-8
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 30, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
Islanders
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 7, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6