Final Score: Capitals 4 - Sabres 2
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 38 | 79 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 37 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
Sabres
vs New York Islanders
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 22, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 19, 2008 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 17, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3