Final Score: Blackhawks 2 - Sabres 8
Thursday, December 28, 1972 at 7:00 PM ET

Blackhawks @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blackhawks
21-12-2 Rating 1574
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
60%
40%
Projected margin: Chicago Blackhawks +0.3
Sabres
19-10-7 Rating 1487
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blackhawks Sabres
All-time wins 8 2
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.6 1.9
Last meeting 3 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Blackhawks Sabres
Games played 35 36
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.7
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.8
Win percentage 60% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 83%