Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Sabres 2
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
19-13 Rating 1523
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
38%
62%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +1.0
Sabres
24-8 Rating 1587
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Sabres
All-time wins 108 113
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.2 3.1
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Sabres
Games played 32 32
Avg goals scored 3.2 4.0
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.9
Win percentage 59% 75%
Away win % / Home win % 57% 67%