Final Score: Islanders 4 - Bruins 3
Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Bruins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
14-15-5 Rating 1470
Form: LLWTW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Boston Bruins +0.6
Bruins
16-13-6 Rating 1482
Form: WWWLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Bruins
All-time wins 37 51
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.3 3.6
Last meeting 8 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Bruins
Games played 34 35
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.6 2.5
Win percentage 41% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 40%