Final Score: Islanders 5 - Bruins 3
Thursday, January 5, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Bruins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
10-25-2 Rating 1459
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Boston Bruins +1.0
Bruins
16-15-9 Rating 1521
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Bruins
All-time wins 27 36
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.2 3.6
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Bruins
Games played 37 40
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.3
Avg goals conceded 4.2 3.0
Win percentage 27% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 11% 40%