Final Score: Lightning 6 - Sabres 4
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Sabres

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
20-17 Rating 1570
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.7
Sabres
17-23 Rating 1437
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Sabres
All-time wins 45 55
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 2.7 2.9
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Sabres
Games played 37 40
Avg goals scored 3.5 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.1
Win percentage 54% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 61%