Final Score: Rangers 3 - Sabres 5
Friday, January 31, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
22-24-4 Rating 1476
Form: LWLTL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.7
Sabres
22-23-5 Rating 1511
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Sabres
All-time wins 24 32
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.4 3.7
Last meeting 1 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Sabres
Games played 50 50
Avg goals scored 3.5 3.7
Avg goals conceded 3.5 3.6
Win percentage 44% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 58%