Final Score: Islanders 5 - Devils 6
Friday, December 9, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Devils

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
7-18-2 Rating 1470
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: New Jersey Devils +0.6
Devils
9-14-4 Rating 1489
Form: TLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Devils
All-time wins 59 17
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 4.7 2.9
Last meeting 3 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Devils
Games played 27 27
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.2
Avg goals conceded 4.3 4.0
Win percentage 26% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 7% 36%