Final Score: Rangers 3 - Islanders 2
Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 89 | 96 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 23 | 23 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 30% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 50% |
Recent Results
Rangers
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Nashville Predators
Nov 29, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 25, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ San Jose Sharks
Nov 21, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 19, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Nov 18, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 13, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 11, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 10, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 12
10-2
Islanders
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 28, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 26, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 25, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Nashville Predators
Nov 21, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 17, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 14, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 12, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 10, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 9, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1