Final Score: Canadiens 8 - Islanders 2
Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 62 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 45 | 43 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 35% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 40% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
Islanders
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Utah Mammoth
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0