Final Score: Hurricanes 2 - Sabres 8
Sunday, December 20, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
7-15-9 Rating 1440
Form: WLLLT
Model Probability
30%
70%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.6
Sabres
16-9-8 Rating 1558
Form: WTLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Sabres
All-time wins 2 6
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 2.8 3.6
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Sabres
Games played 31 33
Avg goals scored 3.3 3.8
Avg goals conceded 4.2 3.1
Win percentage 23% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 14% 50%