Final Score: Islanders 2 - Sabres 3
Wednesday, January 9, 1980 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 | 16 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 68% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 8, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 3, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 2, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 30, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: -8 · Total: 8
0-8
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Sabres
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 6, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 5, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 31, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5