Final Score: Sabres 4 - Oilers 2
Friday, February 29, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 1 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 1 |
| Average goals | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 4 |
| Stat | Sabres | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 63 | 63 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 4.0 |
| Win percentage | 60% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 41% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 27, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 24, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Feb 20, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Feb 19, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 17, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Feb 16, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 14, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 11, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 9, 1980 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 7, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 9
9-0
Oilers
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 27, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 24, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 22, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Rangers
Feb 20, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 19, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 17, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Washington Capitals
Feb 15, 1980 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 13, 1980 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Feb 10, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 8, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4