Final Score: Lightning 1 - Sabres 3
Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Sabres
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 29 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 4 |
| Stat | Lightning | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 51% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 65% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ New York Rangers
Jan 3, 2006 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ New York Islanders
Jan 2, 2006 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 30, 2005 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 2005 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 23, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 22, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 20, 2005 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 17, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 15, 2005 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
Sabres
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 1, 2006 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 30, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 29, 2005 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 26, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 2005 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 22, 2005 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 19, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 16, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 14, 2005 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3