Final Score: Capitals 3 - Sabres 2
Thursday, June 4, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
51-35-12 Rating 1544
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.5
Sabres
46-33-17 Rating 1551
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Sabres
All-time wins 23 57
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.7 3.8
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Sabres
Games played 98 96
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.7
Avg goals conceded 2.4 2.2
Win percentage 52% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 51%