Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Sabres 5
Friday, January 17, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
24-15-4 Rating 1554
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.1
Sabres
19-19-5 Rating 1516
Form: LLWTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 45 41
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.6 3.1
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 43 43
Avg goals scored 4.6 3.7
Avg goals conceded 3.6 3.5
Win percentage 56% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 57%