Final Score: Islanders 4 - Rangers 6
Wednesday, December 30, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 35 | 30 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 40% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 17
10-7
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 13, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Rangers
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5