Final Score: Islanders 3 - Canadiens 2
Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
22-45 Rating 1419
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.5
Canadiens
36-31 Rating 1516
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Canadiens
All-time wins 57 84
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.8 3.2
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Canadiens
Games played 67 67
Avg goals scored 2.5 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.0
Win percentage 33% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 19% 68%