Final Score: Sabres 4 - Red Wings 2
Saturday, December 12, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
15-6-7 Rating 1570
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.7
Red Wings
9-15-5 Rating 1433
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Red Wings
All-time wins 32 19
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 3.7 2.9
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Red Wings
Games played 28 29
Avg goals scored 3.9 3.7
Avg goals conceded 3.0 4.4
Win percentage 54% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 62%