Final Score: Lightning 4 - Sabres 7
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
29-43 Rating 1461
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.8
Sabres
34-39 Rating 1505
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 15 37
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.4 3.2
Last meeting 3 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 72 73
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.9
Win percentage 40% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 31% 50%