Final Score: Sabres 4 - Penguins 3
Friday, December 16, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
20-11 Rating 1527
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
66%
34%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Penguins
8-23 Rating 1402
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Penguins
All-time wins 57 62
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.4 3.2
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Penguins
Games played 31 31
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.6
Avg goals conceded 3.2 4.0
Win percentage 65% 26%
Away win % / Home win % 67% 27%