Final Score: Lightning 3 - Sabres 5
Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 3 |
| Stat | Lightning | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 31 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 38% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 54% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Sabres
@ 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
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ New York Islanders
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 26, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4