Final Score: Hurricanes 2 - Sabres 3
Friday, December 12, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
12-15-5 Rating 1474
Form: WWTLL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
9-14-6 Rating 1489
Form: TWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Sabres
All-time wins 45 65
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.1 3.6
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Sabres
Games played 32 29
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.7
Win percentage 38% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 23% 38%