Final Score: Sabres 5 - Rangers 4
Wednesday, December 18, 1985 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 31 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 53% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 13, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 10, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 4, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 29, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 27, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Rangers
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 15, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1985 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 11, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 8, 1985 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 7, 1985 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 4, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 2, 1985 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 30, 1985 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Washington Capitals
Nov 29, 1985 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Calgary Flames
Nov 27, 1985 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5