Final Score: Islanders 4 - Rangers 3
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Rangers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
16-15 Rating 1479
Form: LLWLW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: New York Rangers +0.6
Rangers
18-16 Rating 1493
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Rangers
All-time wins 108 113
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.4 3.5
Last meeting 7 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Rangers
Games played 31 34
Avg goals scored 3.2 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.2
Win percentage 52% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 44%