Final Score: Islanders 2 - Rangers 1
Friday, January 9, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
20-17-3 Rating 1522
Form: TLLLW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: New York Rangers +0.2
Rangers
16-18-7 Rating 1499
Form: WWWTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 64 53
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.8 3.4
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 40 41
Avg goals scored 3.8 4.0
Avg goals conceded 3.5 4.1
Win percentage 50% 39%
Away win % / Home win % 32% 42%