Final Score: Devils 6 - Rangers 4
Wednesday, December 31, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 4 |
| Stat | Devils | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 41% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ New York Islanders
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs New York Rangers
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
Rangers
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 22, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4