Final Score: Bruins 5 - Islanders 3
Saturday, March 8, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Bruins @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Bruins
38-18-9 Rating 1590
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.1
Islanders
31-26-9 Rating 1556
Form: WLTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Bruins Islanders
All-time wins 18 12
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.7 2.9
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Bruins Islanders
Games played 65 66
Avg goals scored 3.9 3.4
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.2
Win percentage 58% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 64%