Final Score: Rangers 1 - Sabres 2
Friday, January 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
24-18 Rating 1517
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.3
Sabres
20-20 Rating 1500
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Sabres
All-time wins 56 75
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.1 3.4
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Sabres
Games played 42 40
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.8
Win percentage 57% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 50%