Final Score: Canucks 3 - Sabres 6
Sunday, December 17, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Canucks @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canucks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Canucks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 30 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 47% |
Recent Results
Canucks
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 1, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 28, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Islanders
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
Sabres
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ 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