Final Score: Islanders 2 - Sabres 3
Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 97 | 99 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 7 |
| Stat | Islanders | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 56% | 59% |
Recent Results
Islanders
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Vegas Golden Knights
Dec 9, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 7, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 6, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 4, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 2, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Sabres
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Seattle Kraken
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 9, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 5, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 3, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 1, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Minnesota Wild
Nov 29, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 28, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5