Final Score: Sabres 5 - Avalanche 6
Thursday, January 2, 2025 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 | 66 | 76 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Stat | Sabres | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 56% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 2024 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 29, 2024 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 27, 2024 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 23, 2024 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 2024 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 20, 2024 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 17, 2024 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 15, 2024 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 14, 2024 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 11, 2024 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Avalanche
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 31, 2024 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 27, 2024 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Seattle Kraken
Dec 22, 2024 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 20, 2024 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 19, 2024 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 16, 2024 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 14, 2024 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 12, 2024 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 10, 2024 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 8, 2024 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0