Final Score: Sabres 5 - Devils 3
Friday, December 7, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Devils
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 17 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| Stat | Sabres | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 24 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 29% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 31% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 5, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs New York Rangers
Nov 29, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 27, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 25, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 21, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Edmonton Oilers
Nov 18, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 16
9-7
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Calgary Flames
Nov 15, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
Devils
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 4, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 2, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 1, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs New York Islanders
Nov 28, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 24, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 23, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 20, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 17, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 15, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 13, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4