Final Score: Islanders 2 - Rangers 3
Sunday, February 25, 1979 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 | 20 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 7 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 58 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 54% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 22, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 19, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 13, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
Rangers
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 24, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2