Final Score: Penguins 4 - Islanders 2
Tuesday, January 6, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Penguins @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Penguins
21-13-8 Rating 1532
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.2
Islanders
15-22-5 Rating 1453
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Penguins Islanders
All-time wins 67 73
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.5 3.8
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Penguins Islanders
Games played 42 42
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.8
Win percentage 50% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 42%