Final Score: Canadiens 1 - Sabres 2
Monday, March 6, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 64 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 73% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 71% | 64% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 28, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
vs New York Islanders
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Rangers
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 17, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 15, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
Sabres
@ Boston Bruins
Mar 4, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs New York Islanders
Mar 2, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Calgary Flames
Mar 1, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 26, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 25, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 16
13-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Montreal Canadiens
Feb 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 19, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 16, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 13, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4