Final Score: Sabres 4 - Lightning 1
Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
20-6 Rating 1585
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
60%
40%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Lightning
13-14 Rating 1503
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 32 14
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.1 2.4
Last meeting 7 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 26 27
Avg goals scored 4.3 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.2
Win percentage 77% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 85% 50%