Final Score: Islanders 1 - Rangers 3
Tuesday, May 1, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
56-16-14 Rating 1631
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.3
Rangers
47-31-11 Rating 1543
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 23 23
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.4 3.5
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 86 89
Avg goals scored 4.4 4.0
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.4
Win percentage 65% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 51%