Final Score: Sabres 6 - Canadiens 5
Wednesday, January 6, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
15-17-7 Rating 1481
Form: TLLWW
Model Probability
35%
65%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +1.3
Canadiens
22-10-9 Rating 1565
Form: TWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 46 53
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.1 3.6
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 39 41
Avg goals scored 3.2 3.7
Avg goals conceded 4.0 3.0
Win percentage 38% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 67%