Final Score: Islanders 0 - Blackhawks 1
Thursday, December 31, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 39 | 35 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 37% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 29, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 28, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 18, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 8, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
Blackhawks
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 23, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 17, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 13, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 11, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 9, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 8, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 6, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5