Final Score: Sabres 4 - Lightning 1
Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
17-35-7 Rating 1457
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Lightning
25-26-10 Rating 1461
Form: TWWWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 25 10
Last 5 meetings 3 0
Average goals 3.1 2.4
Last meeting 1 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 59 61
Avg goals scored 2.2 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.8
Win percentage 29% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 57%