Final Score: Sabres 4 - Capitals 1
Friday, March 21, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 17 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 70 | 71 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 39% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 47% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 18, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 15, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Mar 8, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 5, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Mar 1, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Feb 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Boston Bruins
Feb 23, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
Capitals
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 19, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 16, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Mar 15, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Rangers
Mar 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Mar 11, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 9, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
vs Colorado Avalanche
Mar 6, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Calgary Flames
Mar 4, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs New York Islanders
Mar 2, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Feb 28, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4