Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Sabres 1
Friday, October 17, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
2-1-2 Rating 1495
Form: TWWLT
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
2-3-2 Rating 1503
Form: TLWLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 91 78
Last 5 meetings 0 3
Average goals 3.5 3.1
Last meeting 3 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 5 7
Avg goals scored 2.4 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.0 2.9
Win percentage 40% 29%
Away win % / Home win % 100% 50%