Final Score: Oilers 3 - Sabres 1
Friday, January 24, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
21-22-5 Rating 1472
Form: LWWTL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.9
Sabres
25-17-5 Rating 1522
Form: LWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Sabres
All-time wins 27 14
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 4.1 3.4
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Sabres
Games played 48 47
Avg goals scored 3.2 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.6
Win percentage 44% 53%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 67%