Final Score: Capitals 2 - Sabres 5
Sunday, December 26, 1976 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 0 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 5.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 30% | 67% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 65% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1976 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 7, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 5, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 3, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Sabres
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 22, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
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