Final Score: Blackhawks 2 - Sabres 3
Thursday, December 14, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Blackhawks @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blackhawks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 6 |
| Stat | Blackhawks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 43% |
Recent Results
Blackhawks
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 20, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Sabres
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
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