Final Score: Islanders 2 - Rangers 1
Sunday, December 26, 1976 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 9 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 64% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 73% | 39% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 4, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 2, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 30, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Rangers
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 22, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 8, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5