Final Score: Sabres 2 - Red Wings 2
Thursday, January 2, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
18-16-3 Rating 1528
Form: LWWWT
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Red Wings
8-24-4 Rating 1408
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Red Wings
All-time wins 38 23
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.7 3.0
Last meeting 1 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Red Wings
Games played 37 36
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.4 5.3
Win percentage 49% 22%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 28%