Final Score: Capitals 2 - Sabres 6
Thursday, January 11, 1979 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 | 2 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 24% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 7, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 6, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Jan 3, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 11
8-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 30, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 27, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 21, 1978 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
Sabres
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 9, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
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