Final Score: Rangers 5 - Islanders 4
Saturday, December 21, 1985 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
14-17-2 Rating 1462
Form: WLLLT
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.1
Islanders
12-10-9 Rating 1529
Form: WTTWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Islanders
All-time wins 49 62
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.4 3.8
Last meeting 2 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Islanders
Games played 33 31
Avg goals scored 3.5 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.8
Win percentage 42% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 44%