Final Score: Devils 5 - Sabres 3
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Devils @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Devils
16-12 Rating 1524
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.2
Sabres
15-15 Rating 1500
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Devils Sabres
All-time wins 46 66
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.9 3.4
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Devils Sabres
Games played 28 30
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.8
Win percentage 57% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 50%