Final Score: Devils 3 - Sabres 5
Thursday, January 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Devils | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 7% | 59% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ New York Islanders
Dec 20, 1977 · Margin: -8 · Total: 10
1-9
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
Sabres
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 31, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 15, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2