Final Score: Islanders 2 - Sabres 5
Sunday, January 17, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
22-16-5 Rating 1523
Form: LLTWW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
19-19-7 Rating 1492
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 32 34
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.0 3.2
Last meeting 6 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 43 45
Avg goals scored 4.1 3.2
Avg goals conceded 3.6 3.9
Win percentage 51% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 45%