Final Score: Oilers 2 - Islanders 3
Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
15-18-7 Rating 1496
Form: LTWWL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.5
Islanders
19-18-3 Rating 1499
Form: WWLTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Islanders
All-time wins 29 31
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.5 3.6
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Islanders
Games played 40 40
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.5
Win percentage 38% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 67%