Final Score: Rangers 5 - Islanders 2
Saturday, February 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 86 | 93 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Rangers | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 53 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 46% |
Recent Results
Rangers
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 2, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 1, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 27, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Jan 21, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs New York Islanders
Jan 13, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 12, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 9, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
Islanders
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 5, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Anaheim Ducks
Feb 4, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 31, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 30, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 28, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 25, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 24, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Jan 22, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 20, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 15, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2