Final Score: Islanders 4 - Sabres 3
Sunday, April 17, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
52-21-12 Rating 1593
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
50-27-8 Rating 1574
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 12 15
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 2.6 3.0
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 85 85
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.8
Avg goals conceded 2.4 2.8
Win percentage 61% 59%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 67%