Final Score: Sabres 7 - Lightning 4
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
24-27 Rating 1497
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.6
Lightning
33-21 Rating 1508
Form: WWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 44 19
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 51 54
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.0
Win percentage 47% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 72%