Final Score: Sabres 2 - Kings 2
Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 45 | 33 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 6 |
| Stat | Sabres | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 42 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 56% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Anaheim Ducks
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
Kings
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 4, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Jan 1, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 31, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2