Final Score: Sabres 3 - Islanders 2
Tuesday, March 6, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
25-24-13 Rating 1528
Form: WWTTL
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +1.3
Islanders
40-12-10 Rating 1613
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 19 15
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.0 2.7
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 62 62
Avg goals scored 3.2 4.5
Avg goals conceded 3.3 2.7
Win percentage 40% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 34% 77%