Final Score: Islanders 0 - Oilers 1
Friday, January 31, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Oilers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
16-25-9 Rating 1441
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Edmonton Oilers +0.8
Oilers
24-22-5 Rating 1484
Form: TLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Oilers
All-time wins 26 26
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.7 3.7
Last meeting 8 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Oilers
Games played 50 51
Avg goals scored 2.7 3.2
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.0
Win percentage 32% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 20% 52%