Final Score: Islanders 4 - Canadiens 5
Wednesday, November 16, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
6-9-2 Rating 1499
Form: WWTLL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.8
Canadiens
8-8-3 Rating 1542
Form: WTTWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Canadiens
All-time wins 29 40
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.1 3.3
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Canadiens
Games played 17 19
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.8 3.7
Win percentage 35% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 12% 56%