Final Score: Lightning 5 - Sabres 2
Sunday, February 4, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
21-21-7 Rating 1476
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
20-27-3 Rating 1482
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 4 7
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 2.8
Last meeting 6 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 49 50
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.3
Win percentage 43% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 50%