Final Score: Sabres 1 - Lightning 3
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
13-19 Rating 1485
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.3
Lightning
17-14 Rating 1472
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 44 18
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 32 31
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.5
Win percentage 41% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 67%