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
Sabres
23-12 Rating 1532
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Lightning
18-17 Rating 1537
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 28 14
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 2.4
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

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%