Final Score: Sabres 7 - Lightning 3
Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET

Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sabres
33-39 Rating 1487
Form: LWWLL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Lightning
32-39 Rating 1487
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 46 22
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 72 71
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.4
Win percentage 46% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 58%