Final Score: Avalanche 2 - Sabres 2
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 54 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 47% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
vs New York Islanders
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Sabres
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2