Final Score: Sabres 3 - Capitals 4
Monday, December 30, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Sabres @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 65 | 31 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Sabres | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 37 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 23% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 12% | 67% |
Recent Results
Sabres
vs Minnesota Wild
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 26, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 20, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Capitals
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 13, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4