Final Score: Sabres 4 - Islanders 2
Saturday, December 18, 1976 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Islanders
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 31 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 56% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 9, 1976 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 8, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 4, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 30, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 28, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 27, 1976 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Islanders
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 4, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 2, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 30, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 28, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1