Final Score: Islanders 3 - Sabres 2
Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
25-36-11 Rating 1450
Form: WLLWT
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.4
Sabres
38-23-11 Rating 1540
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Sabres
All-time wins 46 49
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.0 3.1
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Sabres
Games played 72 72
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.5
Win percentage 35% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 23% 62%