Final Score: Rangers 3 - Blackhawks 2
Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
26-19 Rating 1520
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Chicago Blackhawks +0.5
Blackhawks
24-17 Rating 1521
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Blackhawks
All-time wins 65 64
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.1 3.0
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Blackhawks
Games played 45 41
Avg goals scored 2.7 3.6
Avg goals conceded 2.6 2.5
Win percentage 58% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 70%