Final Score: Rangers 2 - Sabres 6
Thursday, January 31, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
23-19-9 Rating 1531
Form: LLWWT
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Sabres
31-13-6 Rating 1570
Form: TTLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Sabres
All-time wins 18 23
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.5 3.7
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Sabres
Games played 51 50
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.9
Avg goals conceded 3.6 2.7
Win percentage 45% 62%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 68%