Final Score: Panthers 1 - Sabres 1
Thursday, February 6, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Panthers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Panthers
26-15-11 Rating 1538
Form: WWWLT
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
27-19-7 Rating 1521
Form: LWWTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Panthers Sabres
All-time wins 5 8
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.1 3.5
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Panthers Sabres
Games played 52 53
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.6
Win percentage 50% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 62%