Final Score: Blackhawks 4 - Sabres 2
Thursday, February 22, 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 | 16 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Blackhawks | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 56 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 48% |
Recent Results
Blackhawks
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Calgary Flames
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Feb 12, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs New York Islanders
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Calgary Flames
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 1, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
Sabres
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Feb 21, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 18, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 17, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New York Rangers
Feb 15, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Feb 14, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 4, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Dallas Stars
Feb 3, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3