Final Score: Flames 5 - Sabres 2
Wednesday, January 31, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Flames @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Flames | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Flames | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 48 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 46% |
Recent Results
Flames
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 26, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 22, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 19, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 16, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs New York Rangers
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs New York Islanders
Jan 12, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Sabres
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Rangers
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ 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