Final Score: Sabres 2 - Rangers 0
Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 49 | 41 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 27% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 26% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 15, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 3, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 1, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs New York Rangers
Nov 28, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Rangers
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 6, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 5, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 2, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Florida Panthers
Nov 30, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1