Final Score: Islanders 5 - Canucks 3
Saturday, February 17, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Canucks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
34-10-10 Rating 1606
Form: WTLWL
Model Probability
73%
27%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.1
Canucks
18-30-8 Rating 1424
Form: LWLTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Canucks
All-time wins 18 10
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.7 3.0
Last meeting 9 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Canucks
Games played 54 56
Avg goals scored 4.5 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.8
Win percentage 63% 32%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 42%