Final Score: Islanders 2 - Sabres 1
Thursday, May 1, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
47-30-13 Rating 1593
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
54-19-16 Rating 1600
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 18 22
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 2.6 2.9
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 90 89
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.9
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.5
Win percentage 52% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 69%