Final Score: Senators 3 - Sabres 2
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Senators @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Senators
18-20 Rating 1471
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Buffalo Sabres +0.6
Sabres
17-20 Rating 1491
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Senators Sabres
All-time wins 53 68
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.5 2.8
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Senators Sabres
Games played 38 37
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.6
Avg goals conceded 3.4 2.9
Win percentage 47% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 43%