Final Score: Devils 1 - Islanders 4
Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Devils @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Devils
19-11-3 Rating 1551
Form: TWWWT
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: New Jersey Devils +0.5
Islanders
11-15-8 Rating 1447
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Devils Islanders
All-time wins 35 80
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.1 4.2
Last meeting 4 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Devils Islanders
Games played 33 34
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.8
Win percentage 58% 32%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 44%