Final Score: Islanders 3 - Penguins 8
Saturday, March 5, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
31-25-9 Rating 1520
Form: WTLWL
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.1
Penguins
26-30-9 Rating 1472
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Penguins
All-time wins 52 31
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.8 3.1
Last meeting 4 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Penguins
Games played 65 65
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.4 4.0
Win percentage 48% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 48%