Final Score: Capitals 4 - Islanders 6
Saturday, December 31, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 34 | 64 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 6 |
| Stat | Capitals | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 26% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 37% | 41% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 19, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 10, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
Islanders
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 26, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 22, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 20, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
@ New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 10, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 9, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 6, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 3, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4