Final Score: Sabres 2 - Lightning 2
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
28-31-8 Rating 1510
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
60%
40%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Lightning
24-35-7 Rating 1427
Form: LLWTW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 24 10
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.1 2.5
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 67 66
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.1
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.5
Win percentage 42% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 42%