Final Score: Sabres 3 - Avalanche 6
Saturday, January 2, 1982 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Avalanche
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 7 |
| Stat | Sabres | Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 47% | 70% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ 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
Avalanche
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 29, 1981 · Margin: +7 · Total: 9
8-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 22, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 15, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 17
7-10
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5