Final Score: Sabres 4 - Lightning 3
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 5 |
| Stat | Sabres | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 25 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 36% | 23% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 4, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 1, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 29, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 26, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New York Islanders
Nov 22, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 21, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 19, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 15, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Nov 14, 2008 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
Lightning
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 2, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 29, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Minnesota Wild
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Rangers
Nov 26, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 23, 2008 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Nashville Predators
Nov 21, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Florida Panthers
Nov 18, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 16, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 13, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4