Final Score: Sabres 3 - Penguins 1
Thursday, April 12, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
36-29-16 Rating 1542
Form: LWLTL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.2
Penguins
37-31-13 Rating 1514
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Penguins
All-time wins 16 12
Last 5 meetings 0 3
Average goals 3.6 3.2
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Penguins
Games played 81 81
Avg goals scored 3.5 3.5
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.5
Win percentage 44% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 57%