Final Score: Sabres 5 - Canadiens 4
Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
42-30-17 Rating 1548
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.1
Canadiens
41-36-13 Rating 1504
Form: LWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 84 92
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 3.1 3.4
Last meeting 6 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 89 90
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.6
Win percentage 47% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 39%