Final Score: Islanders 4 - Wild 2
Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Wild

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
11-15-5 Rating 1481
Form: WLTLT
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Minnesota Wild +0.6
Wild
18-9-6 Rating 1499
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Wild
All-time wins 1 3
Last 5 meetings 1 0
Average goals 2.0 3.0
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Wild
Games played 31 33
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.7
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.2
Win percentage 35% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 61%