Final Score: Rangers 5 - Sabres 4
Thursday, January 25, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 3 |
| Stat | Rangers | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 47 | 45 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 50% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Islanders
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 15, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 10, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
Sabres
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 18, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 11, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3