Final Score: Islanders 7 - Sabres 3
Sunday, April 5, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
47-18-14 Rating 1607
Form: TWLWW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
39-19-21 Rating 1580
Form: WLTTW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 22 26
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.7 2.9
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 79 79
Avg goals scored 4.4 4.1
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.1
Win percentage 59% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 62% 54%