Final Score: Sabres 3 - Canadiens 2
Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 76 | 91 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 30 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 57% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ New York Islanders
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 26, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Canadiens
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 20, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3