Final Score: Sabres 2 - Rangers 2
Saturday, December 31, 1977 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 33% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 44% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 29, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 22, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 15, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 13, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1977 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 8, 1977 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 1977 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
Rangers
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 30, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 28, 1977 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 23, 1977 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 21, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 18, 1977 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 15, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 14, 1977 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 11, 1977 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 8, 1977 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7