Final Score: Hurricanes 5 - Sabres 1
Saturday, January 25, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
19-21-7 Rating 1479
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Sabres
25-18-5 Rating 1517
Form: WWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Sabres
All-time wins 43 64
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.1 3.7
Last meeting 1 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Sabres
Games played 47 48
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.6
Win percentage 40% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 23% 64%