Final Score: Sabres 5 - Devils 2
Wednesday, December 27, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Devils
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Sabres | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 17% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 13% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
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
Devils
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 12, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 9, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 5, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4