Final Score: Kings 5 - Sabres 2
Wednesday, December 31, 1980 at 7:00 PM ET

Kings @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Kings
23-10-4 Rating 1525
Form: LWWTL
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.9
Sabres
18-8-9 Rating 1580
Form: TWTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Kings Sabres
All-time wins 14 26
Last 5 meetings 0 4
Average goals 3.1 3.6
Last meeting 4 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Kings Sabres
Games played 37 35
Avg goals scored 4.2 4.1
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.1
Win percentage 62% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 61%