Final Score: Sabres 3 - Canadiens 6
Saturday, December 29, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 19 | 29 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 72% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 16, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 13, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 10, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Canadiens
vs New York Islanders
Dec 27, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 12
8-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 22, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 19, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 15, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 14, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1979 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 9, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 7, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2