Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Islanders 2
Tuesday, December 8, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
17-7-6 Rating 1567
Form: LWWTW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.2
Islanders
17-7-1 Rating 1544
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Islanders
All-time wins 38 28
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.3 3.1
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Islanders
Games played 30 25
Avg goals scored 3.9 4.4
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.2
Win percentage 57% 68%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 69%