Final Score: Avalanche 4 - Sabres 3
Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Avalanche @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Avalanche
24-21 Rating 1484
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.9
Sabres
28-15 Rating 1538
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Avalanche Sabres
All-time wins 57 61
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.4 3.5
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Avalanche Sabres
Games played 45 43
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.3
Win percentage 53% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 64%