Final Score: Sabres 4 - Islanders 7
Saturday, May 3, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
54-20-16 Rating 1596
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.5
Islanders
48-30-13 Rating 1598
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 22 19
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 2.8 2.6
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 90 91
Avg goals scored 3.9 3.6
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.0
Win percentage 60% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 64%