Final Score: Lightning 3 - Sabres 4
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
25-34 Rating 1475
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Sabres
28-31 Rating 1517
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 15 36
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.4 3.1
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 59 59
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.3 2.8
Win percentage 42% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 36% 56%