Final Score: Sabres 2 - Canadiens 6
Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
8-18-5 Rating 1474
Form: LTLWL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.7
Canadiens
15-14-4 Rating 1505
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 99 100
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.1 3.3
Last meeting 6 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 31 33
Avg goals scored 2.2 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.1
Win percentage 26% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 14% 39%