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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 35 | 80 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 0 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Devils
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
Islanders
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
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