Final Score: Hurricanes 5 - Sabres 4
Monday, December 31, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET
Hurricanes @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Hurricanes | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 52 | 76 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Hurricanes | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 48% |
Recent Results
Hurricanes
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 30, 2001 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 27, 2001 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 18, 2001 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 16, 2001 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 12, 2001 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New York Rangers
Dec 10, 2001 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Sabres
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec 29, 2001 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 26, 2001 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 22, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 21, 2001 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 19, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 15, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 14, 2001 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 12, 2001 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 2001 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 7, 2001 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4