Final Score: Islanders 1 - Capitals 5
Friday, December 4, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 87 | 71 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 24 | 22 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 25% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs New York Rangers
Dec 2, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 28, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 26, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 25, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Nashville Predators
Nov 21, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 17, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 14, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 12, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 10, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Capitals
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 1, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 28, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 27, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 25, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 21, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 20, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 18, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New York Islanders
Nov 14, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 12, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 7, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5