Final Score: Red Wings 3 - Sabres 1
Tuesday, December 23, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Red Wings @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Red Wings
21-9-7 Rating 1589
Form: TLTWW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +0.5
Sabres
12-16-6 Rating 1494
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Red Wings Sabres
All-time wins 34 50
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.3 3.8
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Red Wings Sabres
Games played 37 34
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.7
Win percentage 57% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 47%