Final Score: Sabres 1 - Hurricanes 4
Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Hurricanes
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 66 | 45 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Sabres | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 34% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 45% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
Hurricanes
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3