Final Score: Sabres 3 - Canadiens 4
Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
16-16 Rating 1500
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.6
Canadiens
17-14 Rating 1516
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Canadiens
All-time wins 118 117
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.0 3.2
Last meeting 2 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Canadiens
Games played 32 31
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.6
Win percentage 50% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 59%