Final Score: Sabres 2 - Islanders 3
Saturday, February 2, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
32-13-6 Rating 1573
Form: TLWWW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.4
Islanders
23-19-7 Rating 1568
Form: WWLTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 22 16
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.0 2.6
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 51 49
Avg goals scored 4.0 3.5
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.3
Win percentage 63% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 68%