Final Score: Canadiens 1 - Islanders 3
Monday, December 23, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 72 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 0 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 33% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
Islanders
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4