Final Score: Sabres 7 - Penguins 5
Saturday, December 26, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 4 |
| Stat | Sabres | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 49% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 71% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
Penguins
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2