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
Rangers
26-16-5 Rating 1517
Form: LWLTL
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
18-16-11 Rating 1540
Form: WLLTW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Sabres
All-time wins 17 21
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.5 3.8
Last meeting 6 3

Key Season Stats

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%