Final Score: Avalanche 1 - Sabres 5
Wednesday, January 7, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 1.8 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 26% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 15% | 55% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 6, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ New York Rangers
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1980 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 23, 1980 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 21, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ New York Islanders
Dec 20, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 17, 1980 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 14, 1980 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
Sabres
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 4, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 3, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 31, 1980 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
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