Final Score: Sabres 2 - Blackhawks 4
Sunday, December 31, 1972 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Blackhawks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 3 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 8 | 2 |
| Stat | Sabres | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 58% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 72% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 28, 1972 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 27, 1972 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 23, 1972 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 22, 1972 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 20, 1972 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1972 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 16, 1972 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 13, 1972 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 10, 1972 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 7, 1972 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
Blackhawks
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 28, 1972 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 27, 1972 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 24, 1972 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1972 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 1972 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1972 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1972 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 13, 1972 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 12, 1972 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1972 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1