Final Score: Sabres 6 - Lightning 2
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
36-32 Rating 1499
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
58%
42%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.1
Lightning
28-41 Rating 1426
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 42 17
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 5 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 68 69
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.7
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.1
Win percentage 53% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 53%