Final Score: Islanders 2 - Canadiens 3
Saturday, January 9, 1999 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
13-24-3 Rating 1442
Form: LLLTL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.8
Canadiens
13-19-7 Rating 1484
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Canadiens
All-time wins 42 64
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.0 3.3
Last meeting 4 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Canadiens
Games played 40 39
Avg goals scored 2.3 2.3
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.7
Win percentage 32% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 42%