Final Score: Hurricanes 1 - Sabres 3
Friday, December 26, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
10-15-8 Rating 1439
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
12-19-3 Rating 1456
Form: LLLLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Sabres
All-time wins 55 79
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 3.5
Last meeting 0 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Sabres
Games played 33 34
Avg goals scored 1.8 2.1
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.8
Win percentage 30% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 24% 35%