Final Score: Sabres 3 - Rangers 6
Wednesday, December 20, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 30 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 47% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ 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
Rangers
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 15
8-7
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 10, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 7, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 6, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 2, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Calgary Flames
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3