Final Score: Blackhawks 3 - Sabres 3
Thursday, January 4, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Blackhawks @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Blackhawks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Blackhawks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 25% | 50% |
Recent Results
Blackhawks
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
Sabres
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 13, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2