Final Score: Sabres 3 - Capitals 5
Friday, December 30, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 40 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 6 |
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 43% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 61% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 28, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 26, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 19, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 11, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 6, 1988 · Margin: -9 · Total: 9
0-9
Capitals
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 19, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 10, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 7, 1988 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5