Final Score: Sabres 6 - Avalanche 5
Wednesday, January 21, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Avalanche

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
20-10-15 Rating 1570
Form: TTTWL
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Avalanche
11-23-12 Rating 1440
Form: LTWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Avalanche
All-time wins 5 1
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 4.4 1.7
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Avalanche
Games played 45 46
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.4
Avg goals conceded 3.0 4.3
Win percentage 44% 24%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 33%