Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Islanders 6
Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
16-17-5 Rating 1469
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.3
Islanders
18-13-5 Rating 1456
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Islanders
All-time wins 70 47
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.2 2.9
Last meeting 1 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Islanders
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 2.4 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.6 2.5
Win percentage 42% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 44%