Final Score: Sabres 3 - Lightning 5
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
24-22 Rating 1510
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
60%
40%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Lightning
15-31 Rating 1430
Form: WLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 40 16
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.2 2.5
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 46 46
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.1
Win percentage 52% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 29%