Final Score: Islanders 4 - Blackhawks 5
Wednesday, February 8, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 0 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 50 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 48% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ New York Rangers
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ 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
Blackhawks
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 11, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4