Final Score: Hurricanes 1 - Islanders 8
Saturday, January 3, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
13-16-8 Rating 1480
Form: LWWTL
Model Probability
30%
70%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.6
Islanders
24-8-8 Rating 1602
Form: WTTWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Islanders
All-time wins 1 4
Last 5 meetings 1 2
Average goals 2.4 3.9
Last meeting 5 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Islanders
Games played 37 40
Avg goals scored 3.9 4.5
Avg goals conceded 4.7 3.1
Win percentage 35% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 60%