Final Score: Sabres 2 - Islanders 5
Tuesday, January 4, 1983 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
18-13-7 Rating 1545
Form: WWTWW
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.7
Islanders
19-16-7 Rating 1580
Form: TLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 30 24
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.1 2.8
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 38 42
Avg goals scored 4.0 3.5
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.1
Win percentage 47% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 60%