Final Score: Sabres 3 - Penguins 5
Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
37-21-11 Rating 1545
Form: TLWWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.2
Penguins
32-30-7 Rating 1527
Form: WTTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Penguins
All-time wins 46 41
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.8 3.3
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Penguins
Games played 69 69
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.4
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.4
Win percentage 54% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 58%