Final Score: Islanders 4 - Capitals 2
Friday, February 5, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 61 | 29 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 53 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 62% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs New York Rangers
Feb 2, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 30, 1988 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 29, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 27, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Jan 23, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 21, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 19, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 17, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 16, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 14, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
Capitals
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 2, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 31, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 29, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Jan 26, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 23, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 19, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 17, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 16, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 13, 1988 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 11, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3