Final Score: Islanders 5 - Rangers 2
Sunday, April 8, 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 | 21 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 79 | 79 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 49% | 49% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 7, 1979 · Margin: +7 · Total: 11
9-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 5, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Calgary Flames
Apr 3, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Washington Capitals
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Mar 31, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 29, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 24, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Dallas Stars
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Rangers
@ Calgary Flames
Apr 6, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 11
2-9
vs Calgary Flames
Apr 4, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Apr 2, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 1, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 28, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 27, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Mar 25, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 21, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ Washington Capitals
Mar 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 18, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5