Final Score: Islanders 3 - Sabres 4
Sunday, December 29, 1985 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 | 31 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 3 |
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 58% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 23, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Sabres
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1985 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 22, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 18, 1985 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3