Final Score: Sabres 5 - Lightning 3
Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
33-35-10 Rating 1513
Form: LWWTW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.4
Lightning
26-41-10 Rating 1419
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 24 10
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 3.1 2.5
Last meeting 2 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 78 77
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.2
Avg goals conceded 2.4 2.6
Win percentage 42% 34%
Away win % / Home win % 34% 41%