Final Score: Sabres 0 - Penguins 2
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 44 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 0 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 60% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs New York Rangers
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
Penguins
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3