Final Score: Islanders 5 - Blackhawks 7
Wednesday, December 23, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 36 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 69% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 17, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 15, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ New York Rangers
Nov 29, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Blackhawks
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 13, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 1987 · Margin: -12 · Total: 12
0-12
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 2, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Calgary Flames
Nov 30, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4