Final Score: Islanders 3 - Sabres 3
Sunday, January 2, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 67% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 1, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 28, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
Sabres
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 1, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 29, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 22, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ New York Islanders
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2