Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Islanders 1
Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
30-35-14 Rating 1495
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.1
Islanders
28-39-12 Rating 1454
Form: WLTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Islanders
All-time wins 61 39
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 3.3 3.0
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Islanders
Games played 79 79
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.0
Win percentage 38% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 46%