Final Score: Blackhawks 1 - Sabres 2
Monday, January 20, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Blackhawks @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blackhawks
17-22-8 Rating 1504
Form: TWTWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
23-17-5 Rating 1514
Form: TLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blackhawks Sabres
All-time wins 36 51
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.8 3.4
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Blackhawks Sabres
Games played 47 45
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.9
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.7
Win percentage 36% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 63%