Final Score: Islanders 5 - Rangers 3
Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 91 | 85 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 1 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 31 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 47% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 20, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Rangers
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 9, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 26, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Edmonton Oilers
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Calgary Flames
Nov 18, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5