Final Score: Sabres 1 - Canadiens 8
Saturday, December 2, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 25 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 1 |
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 23 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 82% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 11
9-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
Canadiens
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 9, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0