Final Score: Devils 5 - Sabres 6
Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 20 | 51 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 0 |
| Stat | Devils | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 62% |
Recent Results
Devils
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Sabres
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs New York Rangers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6