Final Score: Sabres 4 - Blackhawks 2
Wednesday, December 22, 1976 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 40% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ New York Islanders
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 9, 1976 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 8, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 4, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 30, 1976 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
Blackhawks
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 21, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 8, 1976 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 4, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 1, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5