Final Score: Islanders 4 - Rangers 5
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
11-25 Rating 1425
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: New York Rangers +1.5
Rangers
22-16 Rating 1518
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 118 120
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.3 3.4
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 36 38
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.7
Avg goals conceded 3.6 2.7
Win percentage 31% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 26% 57%