Final Score: Rangers 3 - Islanders 3
Tuesday, December 29, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
13-19-4 Rating 1478
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.8
Islanders
19-14-2 Rating 1521
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Islanders
All-time wins 55 68
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.4 3.8
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Islanders
Games played 36 35
Avg goals scored 3.9 4.1
Avg goals conceded 3.9 3.5
Win percentage 36% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 61%