Final Score: Islanders 0 - Sabres 2
Thursday, May 8, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
49-31-13 Rating 1597
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
55-21-16 Rating 1596
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 20 23
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 2.7 2.9
Last meeting 4 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 93 92
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.9
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.5
Win percentage 53% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 67%