Final Score: Wild 4 - Sabres 3
Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Wild @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Wild
18-12-7 Rating 1488
Form: WLLLT
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
8-21-5 Rating 1463
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Wild Sabres
All-time wins 0 2
Last 5 meetings 0 2
Average goals 1.0 3.5
Last meeting 1 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Wild Sabres
Games played 37 34
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.1
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.9
Win percentage 49% 24%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 33%