Final Score: Islanders 2 - Sabres 1
Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
20-17 Rating 1511
Form: LLWLW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.5
Sabres
15-22 Rating 1412
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 77 86
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.9 3.0
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 37 37
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.4 2.7
Win percentage 54% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 40%