Final Score: Islanders 1 - Avalanche 3
Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Avalanche
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 29 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Islanders | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 53% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 9, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Avalanche
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4