Final Score: Sabres 1 - Avalanche 5
Tuesday, December 29, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Avalanche
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 33 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 47% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 27, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: -9 · Total: 9
0-9
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 18, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 13, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 9, 1987 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 6, 1987 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
Avalanche
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 27, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 22, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 20, 1987 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 12, 1987 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 11, 1987 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 8, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 5, 1987 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 3, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6