Final Score: Islanders 4 - Sabres 2
Sunday, December 31, 1989 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 | 35 | 38 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 0 |
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 59% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 79% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 30, 1989 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 28, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 23, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 14
8-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 19, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 15, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 13, 1989 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1989 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
vs New York Rangers
Dec 9, 1989 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 6, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Sabres
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 29, 1989 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 26, 1989 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 23, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 22, 1989 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1989 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 17, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 16, 1989 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 13, 1989 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 10, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 7, 1989 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4