Final Score: Lightning 3 - Sabres 1
Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
11-7-4 Rating 1501
Form: LTLLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
12-13-2 Rating 1477
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 12 26
Last 5 meetings 2 1
Average goals 2.4 3.0
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 22 27
Avg goals scored 2.4 2.3
Avg goals conceded 1.9 2.6
Win percentage 50% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 50%