Final Score: Sabres 4 - Lightning 1
Friday, December 23, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 51% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 67% | 59% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 22, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 11, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 8, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 4, 2005 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 2, 2005 · Margin: -5 · Total: 5
0-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 1, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
Lightning
@ New York Rangers
Dec 22, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 15, 2005 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 10, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 8, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 2, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 30, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1