Final Score: Sabres 3 - Flames 5
Tuesday, January 9, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Flames
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 11 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 4 |
| Stat | Sabres | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 41 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 41% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 62% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 4, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
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
Flames
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 5, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 31, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ New York Islanders
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 28, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 14
4-10
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 22, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 1978 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2