Final Score: Sabres 1 - Panthers 3
Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Panthers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
21-6 Rating 1588
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
68%
32%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.7
Panthers
9-20 Rating 1444
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Panthers
All-time wins 27 18
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 2.3
Last meeting 5 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Panthers
Games played 27 29
Avg goals scored 4.3 2.5
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.4
Win percentage 78% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 86% 43%