Final Score: Rangers 3 - Penguins 4
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
22-16 Rating 1480
Form: LLWLW
Model Probability
60%
40%
Projected margin: New York Rangers +0.2
Penguins
9-27 Rating 1397
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Penguins
All-time wins 99 97
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.7 3.5
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Penguins
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.6 4.0
Win percentage 58% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 26%