Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Sabres 3
Friday, May 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 92 | 82 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 3 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 88 | 87 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Win percentage | 47% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 51% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
May 3, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
May 1, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 29, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 27, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 25, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 23, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Apr 18, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 16, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 15, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs New York Islanders
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
Sabres
@ Philadelphia Flyers
May 1, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 29, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 27, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 24, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 22, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Apr 19, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Apr 18, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Apr 15, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 13, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 11, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4