Final Score: Islanders 1 - Sabres 5
Friday, February 21, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
28-20-10 Rating 1541
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
27-26-6 Rating 1521
Form: WLTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 31 32
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.0 3.1
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 58 59
Avg goals scored 4.1 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.6 3.6
Win percentage 48% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 58%