Final Score: Islanders 3 - Sabres 6
Thursday, March 2, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
38-13-11 Rating 1608
Form: WTWLW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
36-12-14 Rating 1587
Form: LWWTW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 14 17
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.7 3.0
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 62 62
Avg goals scored 4.2 3.8
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.6
Win percentage 61% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 62%