Final Score: Sabres 2 - Islanders 0
Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
19-13-3 Rating 1527
Form: TLWLW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Islanders
11-21-4 Rating 1421
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 55 51
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.1 2.9
Last meeting 3 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 35 36
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.1
Win percentage 54% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 35%