Final Score: Islanders 1 - Canadiens 3
Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 39 | 58 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 44% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ New York Rangers
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
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
Canadiens
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 1, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 29, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3