Final Score: Islanders 5 - Rangers 2
Tuesday, May 5, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
58-20-14 Rating 1626
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
64%
36%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.5
Rangers
37-42-14 Rating 1514
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 31 30
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.5 3.5
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 92 93
Avg goals scored 4.6 4.0
Avg goals conceded 3.2 4.0
Win percentage 63% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 48%