Final Score: Sabres 6 - Capitals 4
Saturday, February 24, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Capitals

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
23-23-11 Rating 1526
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Capitals
18-32-9 Rating 1418
Form: WLTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Capitals
All-time wins 18 2
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 5.2 2.5
Last meeting 6 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Capitals
Games played 57 59
Avg goals scored 3.2 3.4
Avg goals conceded 3.3 4.3
Win percentage 40% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 36%