Final Score: Panthers 2 - Sabres 1
Sunday, January 1, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Panthers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Panthers
15-25 Rating 1442
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.5
Sabres
26-13 Rating 1539
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Panthers Sabres
All-time wins 17 25
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 2.2 2.8
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Panthers Sabres
Games played 40 39
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.0
Win percentage 38% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 15% 68%