Final Score: Hurricanes 1 - Sabres 4
Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
20-18 Rating 1535
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.9
Sabres
26-10 Rating 1582
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Sabres
All-time wins 63 88
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.9 3.5
Last meeting 4 7

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Sabres
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 3.1 4.0
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.9
Win percentage 53% 72%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 65%