Final Score: Lightning 3 - Sabres 4
Friday, February 20, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
31-21-7 Rating 1523
Form: TWWWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.1
Sabres
27-27-6 Rating 1491
Form: WWWWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 13 26
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 2.4 2.9
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 59 60
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.5
Win percentage 53% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 52%