Final Score: Sabres 7 - Lightning 3
Monday, February 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 6 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Sabres | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 52 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 39% | 17% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 27% |
Recent Results
Sabres
@ Florida Panthers
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 20, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
Lightning
@ Florida Panthers
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Islanders
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4