Final Score: Capitals 3 - Sabres 4
Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 31 | 64 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 1 |
| Stat | Capitals | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 27 | 25 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 44% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 33% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Calgary Flames
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 26, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Winnipeg Jets
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Minnesota Wild
Nov 21, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Nov 19, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Minnesota Wild
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 1
0-1
Sabres
@ New York Rangers
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Nov 22, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 19, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 16, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 15, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3