Final Score: Islanders 1 - Stars 2
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Stars

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
15-20-5 Rating 1458
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
31%
69%
Projected margin: Dallas Stars +1.5
Stars
25-9-7 Rating 1569
Form: WWTTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Stars
All-time wins 61 31
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 4.0 2.9
Last meeting 4 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Stars
Games played 40 41
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.1
Win percentage 38% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 60%