Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Sabres 6
Friday, January 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
15-18-5 Rating 1500
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.1
Sabres
8-24-5 Rating 1452
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Sabres
All-time wins 54 76
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.0 3.5
Last meeting 2 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Sabres
Games played 38 37
Avg goals scored 2.2 2.1
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.9
Win percentage 39% 22%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 30%