Final Score: Islanders 1 - Sabres 5
Friday, December 31, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
19-14-7 Rating 1590
Form: WTTLW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.0
Sabres
16-13-7 Rating 1538
Form: LWWWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 24 29
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.8 3.1
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 40 36
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.3
Win percentage 48% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 50%