Final Score: Islanders 1 - Canadiens 2
Sunday, February 26, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 60 | 59 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 71% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 72% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 22, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
Canadiens
vs New York Rangers
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New York Rangers
Feb 12, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 11, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5