Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Sabres 2
Sunday, February 18, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 55 | 54 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 69% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 64% | 50% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Los Angeles Kings
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 29, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +6 · Total: 6
6-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 23, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
Sabres
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New York Rangers
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
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