Final Score: Islanders 3 - Sabres 4
Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
11-24 Rating 1428
Form: LLLLW
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.0
Sabres
16-19 Rating 1489
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 64 75
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 3.1
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 35 35
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.6 2.9
Win percentage 31% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 47%