Final Score: Islanders 5 - Sabres 2
Friday, January 29, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
23-20-5 Rating 1510
Form: LLLWL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.4
Sabres
23-20-8 Rating 1504
Form: WWTWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 32 35
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.0 3.2
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 48 51
Avg goals scored 3.9 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.6 3.7
Win percentage 48% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 50%