Final Score: Devils 7 - Islanders 5
Saturday, December 5, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Devils @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Devils
14-7-2 Rating 1564
Form: WLWWT
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: New Jersey Devils +0.5
Islanders
10-15 Rating 1460
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Devils Islanders
All-time wins 42 84
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.1 4.1
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Devils Islanders
Games played 23 25
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.2 2.9
Win percentage 61% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 46%