Final Score: Sabres 5 - Islanders 0
Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
24-29-8 Rating 1503
Form: TLWTL
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.1
Islanders
30-24-7 Rating 1466
Form: WTLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 59 51
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.1 2.9
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 61 61
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.6 2.8
Win percentage 39% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 45%