Final Score: Canadiens 9 - Sabres 2
Thursday, January 6, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Win percentage | 72% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 65% | 63% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 3, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 2, 1977 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 30, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 29, 1976 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 20, 1976 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 15, 1976 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 12, 1976 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 11, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
Sabres
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 5, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New York Islanders
Jan 2, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 1, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 29, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 1976 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 22, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 19, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ New York Islanders
Dec 18, 1976 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1976 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2