Final Score: Sabres 4 - Capitals 7
Saturday, December 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Capitals

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
20-5 Rating 1590
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Capitals
10-15 Rating 1435
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Capitals
All-time wins 72 35
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.6 2.6
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Capitals
Games played 25 25
Avg goals scored 4.4 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.4
Win percentage 80% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 92% 42%