Final Score: Sabres 5 - Islanders 3
Monday, January 26, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
22-10-15 Rating 1575
Form: TWLWW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.7
Islanders
32-10-8 Rating 1611
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 25 22
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.9 2.7
Last meeting 1 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 47 50
Avg goals scored 3.9 4.6
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.0
Win percentage 47% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 67%