Final Score: Oilers 5 - Sabres 5
Friday, January 16, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
13-22-7 Rating 1461
Form: WTWLW
Model Probability
31%
69%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.5
Sabres
19-9-14 Rating 1573
Form: TWTTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Sabres
All-time wins 2 3
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 4.2 4.5
Last meeting 6 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Sabres
Games played 42 42
Avg goals scored 3.7 3.9
Avg goals conceded 4.2 3.0
Win percentage 31% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 25% 52%