Final Score: Islanders 7 - Rangers 6
Wednesday, February 1, 1978 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 | 15 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 49 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 36% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Rangers
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Rangers
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New York Islanders
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 17, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 10, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 9, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5