New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres
Final score
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 5–1 on Friday, December 31, 1982 at home.
| Team | Goals | 1982-1983 record |
|---|---|---|
 New York Islanders |
1 | 42-26-12 |
 at Buffalo Sabres |
5 | 38-29-13 |
1982-1983 season series
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Buffalo Sabres
5
at New York Islanders
3
|
Final | Game page: Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders, Tue, Dec 14, 1982 |
|
New York Islanders
1
at Buffalo Sabres
5
|
Final | Game page: New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres, Fri, Dec 31, 1982 |
|
Buffalo Sabres
2
at New York Islanders
5
|
Final | Game page: Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders, Tue, Jan 4, 1983 |
Other NHL games on Dec 31
| Matchup | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Chicago Blackhawks
1
 at Detroit Red Wings
4
|
Final | Game page: Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings, Fri, Dec 31, 1982 |
 Boston Bruins
5
 at Minnesota North Stars
3
|
Final | Game page: Boston Bruins at Minnesota North Stars, Fri, Dec 31, 1982 |
 Edmonton Oilers
8
 at Vancouver Canucks
1
|
Final | Game page: Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks, Fri, Dec 31, 1982 |