Final Score: Rangers 6 - Canadiens 5
Saturday, January 2, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
15-17-5 Rating 1505
Form: LWTWW
Model Probability
36%
64%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.2
Canadiens
20-8-9 Rating 1583
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Canadiens
All-time wins 34 52
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 2.9 3.7
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Canadiens
Games played 37 37
Avg goals scored 3.5 4.9
Avg goals conceded 4.0 3.0
Win percentage 41% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 71%