Final Score: Sabres 6 - Red Wings 3
Saturday, January 27, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
18-17-11 Rating 1536
Form: LLTWL
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Red Wings
9-25-14 Rating 1434
Form: LWLLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Red Wings
All-time wins 24 18
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.5 3.0
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Red Wings
Games played 46 48
Avg goals scored 3.4 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.7
Win percentage 39% 19%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 28%