Final Score: Sabres 2 - Islanders 1
Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
24-19-5 Rating 1516
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
64%
36%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Islanders
13-31-5 Rating 1404
Form: LLTLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Islanders
All-time wins 56 51
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.1 2.9
Last meeting 2 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Islanders
Games played 48 49
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.3
Avg goals conceded 2.3 3.2
Win percentage 50% 27%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 31%