Final Score: Capitals 5 - Islanders 4
Tuesday, February 18, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
34-17-4 Rating 1572
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.2
Islanders
28-19-10 Rating 1545
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Islanders
All-time wins 17 52
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.7 4.2
Last meeting 5 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Islanders
Games played 55 57
Avg goals scored 4.0 4.1
Avg goals conceded 3.5 3.6
Win percentage 62% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 53%