Final Score: Capitals 1 - Sabres 4
Sunday, February 5, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 1 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.7 | 5.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 52 | 51 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 17% | 55% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 60% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ New York Islanders
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Los Angeles Kings
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 31, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 29, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 27, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Jan 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 18, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
Sabres
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 4, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 2, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 1, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Islanders
Jan 30, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 26, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 22, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 21, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 19, 1978 · Margin: +7 · Total: 11
9-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 14, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6