Final Score: Islanders 2 - Blackhawks 5
Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
16-25-6 Rating 1448
Form: LLLTW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Chicago Blackhawks +0.9
Blackhawks
18-20-9 Rating 1503
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Blackhawks
All-time wins 39 34
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.5 3.1
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Blackhawks
Games played 47 47
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.3
Win percentage 34% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 32%