Final Score: Sabres 4 - Capitals 4
Saturday, January 7, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 28% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 5, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
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
Capitals
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 4, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 2, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1