Final Score: Rangers 7 - Islanders 2
Saturday, January 27, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 20 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 48 | 47 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 68% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 83% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Islanders
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 15, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
Islanders
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 22, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New York Rangers
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1