Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Sabres 2
Friday, December 18, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
20-7-7 Rating 1576
Form: WWTWW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Sabres
11-14-5 Rating 1473
Form: LLWTL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 53 45
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.6 3.1
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 34 30
Avg goals scored 3.9 3.5
Avg goals conceded 2.9 4.2
Win percentage 59% 37%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 44%