Final Score: Islanders 3 - Sharks 5
Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sharks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
12-27 Rating 1424
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
24%
76%
Projected margin: San Jose Sharks +2.3
Sharks
28-9 Rating 1588
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sharks
All-time wins 12 10
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.3 2.8
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sharks
Games played 39 37
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.5
Avg goals conceded 3.6 2.4
Win percentage 31% 76%
Away win % / Home win % 24% 90%