Final Score: Islanders 3 - Rangers 4
Wednesday, December 31, 1986 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 | 64 | 52 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 44% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
Rangers
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6