Final Score: Sabres 2 - Canadiens 1
Saturday, December 19, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
11-14-6 Rating 1474
Form: LWTLT
Model Probability
32%
68%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.5
Canadiens
20-7-8 Rating 1575
Form: WTWWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 45 53
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 3.1 3.6
Last meeting 2 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 31 35
Avg goals scored 3.4 3.8
Avg goals conceded 4.1 2.9
Win percentage 35% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 74%