Final Score: Avalanche 2 - Sabres 7
Sunday, January 4, 1987 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 23 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 0 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 40% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 32% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
vs New York Rangers
Jan 3, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 31, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
Sabres
vs Winnipeg Jets
Jan 2, 1987 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 31, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 28, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -7 · Total: 7
0-7