Final Score: Islanders 1 - Penguins 5
Monday, December 29, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
15-18-5 Rating 1464
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.1
Penguins
19-12-8 Rating 1530
Form: TTLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Penguins
All-time wins 73 66
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.8 3.5
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Penguins
Games played 38 39
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.7
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.3
Win percentage 39% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 41%