Final Score: Capitals 2 - Sabres 3
Sunday, December 27, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 29% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 18% | 53% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 13
11-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
Sabres
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 10
8-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4