Final Score: Islanders 2 - Sabres 5
Friday, February 21, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
19-29-10 Rating 1443
Form: LTWWL
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.3
Sabres
30-19-10 Rating 1528
Form: WWTWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 46 48
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.0 3.1
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 58 59
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.5
Win percentage 33% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 58%