Final Score: Islanders 6 - Penguins 3
Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
10-13-3 Rating 1485
Form: TLLWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.2
Penguins
11-11-3 Rating 1467
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Penguins
All-time wins 85 78
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.7 3.5
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Penguins
Games played 26 25
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.8
Win percentage 38% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 54%