Final Score: Lightning 2 - Sabres 1
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
23-30 Rating 1485
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
24-30 Rating 1482
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 21 46
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.5 3.3
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 53 54
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.5
Avg goals conceded 3.4 2.9
Win percentage 43% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 29% 46%