Final Score: Canucks 2 - Sabres 6
Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Canucks @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canucks
12-27-8 Rating 1449
Form: LTTLL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Sabres
16-20-8 Rating 1495
Form: TWTLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canucks Sabres
All-time wins 39 43
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.3 3.5
Last meeting 7 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Canucks Sabres
Games played 47 44
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.4
Avg goals conceded 3.5 2.6
Win percentage 26% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 25% 45%