Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Sabres 2
Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
25-29 Rating 1487
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.0
Sabres
35-18 Rating 1551
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 106 108
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.2 3.0
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 54 53
Avg goals scored 2.9 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.3 2.8
Win percentage 46% 66%
Away win % / Home win % 32% 65%