Final Score: Penguins 2 - Islanders 3
Saturday, January 2, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Penguins @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Penguins
16-15-7 Rating 1487
Form: LWTTL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.7
Islanders
19-14-3 Rating 1520
Form: LLWLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Penguins Islanders
All-time wins 30 51
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.0 3.8
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Penguins Islanders
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 3.8 4.1
Avg goals conceded 3.9 3.4
Win percentage 42% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 58%