Final Score: Lightning 5 - Sabres 8
Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
33-29 Rating 1535
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
39-21 Rating 1549
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 14 30
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.4 2.9
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 62 60
Avg goals scored 3.0 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.8
Win percentage 53% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 65%