Final Score: Sabres 2 - Penguins 5
Monday, December 23, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
8-19-5 Rating 1470
Form: TLWLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +0.2
Penguins
12-18-3 Rating 1448
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Penguins
All-time wins 54 59
Last 5 meetings 0 4
Average goals 3.5 3.2
Last meeting 1 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Penguins
Games played 32 33
Avg goals scored 2.2 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.1
Win percentage 25% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 13% 50%