Final Score: Sabres 4 - Canadiens 1
Saturday, February 7, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
21-21-12 Rating 1508
Form: TWWTT
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Canadiens
28-20-7 Rating 1517
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 79 92
Last 5 meetings 2 1
Average goals 3.1 3.5
Last meeting 1 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 54 55
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.5
Win percentage 39% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 41%