Final Score: Islanders 5 - Red Wings 4
Tuesday, December 31, 1985 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Red Wings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 27 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 23% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 29% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 29, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 23, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
Red Wings
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 29, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 26, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ New York Rangers
Dec 23, 1985 · Margin: -8 · Total: 12
2-10
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: -8 · Total: 12
2-10
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5