Final Score: Lightning 5 - Sabres 1
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
23-15 Rating 1515
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Sabres
14-23 Rating 1420
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 27 51
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.5 3.2
Last meeting 5 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 38 37
Avg goals scored 3.2 2.0
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.3
Win percentage 61% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 50%