Final Score: Islanders 3 - Rangers 2
Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
14-24 Rating 1421
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: New York Rangers +1.2
Rangers
18-19 Rating 1497
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 120 125
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.3 3.4
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 38 37
Avg goals scored 2.4 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.8
Win percentage 37% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 44%