Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Sabres 4
Friday, December 18, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
8-16-5 Rating 1472
Form: LLLTT
Model Probability
34%
66%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.4
Sabres
15-5-5 Rating 1563
Form: WWTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 92 87
Last 5 meetings 0 5
Average goals 3.4 3.1
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 29 25
Avg goals scored 2.2 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.9 1.8
Win percentage 28% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 8% 73%