Final Score: Capitals 2 - Sabres 0
Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
50-34-12 Rating 1544
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
45-32-17 Rating 1551
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Sabres
All-time wins 22 56
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.7 3.9
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Sabres
Games played 96 94
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.7
Avg goals conceded 2.4 2.3
Win percentage 52% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 52%