Final Score: Sabres 3 - Lightning 2
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
5-2 Rating 1511
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Lightning
3-5 Rating 1414
Form: WWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 40 17
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.2 2.5
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 7 8
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.0 3.6
Win percentage 71% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 100% 75%