Final Score: Oilers 5 - Sabres 6
Sunday, January 18, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
30-13-2 Rating 1618
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
69%
31%
Projected margin: Edmonton Oilers +0.8
Sabres
12-26-6 Rating 1467
Form: WLWTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Sabres
All-time wins 11 8
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 4.1 3.6
Last meeting 7 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Sabres
Games played 45 44
Avg goals scored 4.7 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.9
Win percentage 67% 27%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 33%