Final Score: Sabres 3 - Penguins 3
Friday, December 31, 1971 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
8-22-8 Rating 1436
Form: WTTWL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.5
Penguins
11-21-5 Rating 1436
Form: TLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Penguins
All-time wins 3 0
Last 5 meetings 2 0
Average goals 3.4 2.9
Last meeting 3 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Penguins
Games played 38 37
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.5
Avg goals conceded 3.9 3.1
Win percentage 21% 30%
Away win % / Home win % 10% 41%