Final Score: Sabres 5 - Red Wings 4
Saturday, April 4, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
38-19-21 Rating 1577
Form: WWLTT
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Red Wings
19-41-18 Rating 1419
Form: LLLTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Red Wings
All-time wins 30 19
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 3.7 2.9
Last meeting 7 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Red Wings
Games played 78 78
Avg goals scored 4.1 3.2
Avg goals conceded 3.1 4.2
Win percentage 49% 24%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 41%