Final Score: Sabres 3 - Senators 2
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Senators

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
17-14-2 Rating 1505
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Senators
9-14-7 Rating 1404
Form: WTLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Senators
All-time wins 18 3
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 4.4 1.8
Last meeting 3 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Senators
Games played 33 30
Avg goals scored 3.0 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.1
Win percentage 52% 30%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 31%