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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Kings | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 26 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 7 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Kings
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 11, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1980 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
Sabres
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 28, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 26, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 13, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 11, 1980 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 9, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 7, 1980 · Margin: +9 · Total: 11
10-1
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 6, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3