Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Sabres 3
Sunday, January 3, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 34 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 57% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs New York Rangers
Jan 2, 1982 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 30, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 29, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
Sabres
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 2, 1982 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ 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