Final Score: Islanders 5 - Sabres 7
Wednesday, February 22, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
21-36-3 Rating 1466
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.9
Sabres
28-27-6 Rating 1512
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 34 36
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.0 3.2
Last meeting 0 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 60 61
Avg goals scored 3.3 3.7
Avg goals conceded 4.2 3.8
Win percentage 35% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 18% 63%