Sabres @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Final Score: Sabres 0 - Lightning 0
Saturday, January 2, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET
Buffalo
Sabres
8-8 Rating 1535
Form: WWWLW
@
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.6
Tampa Bay
Lightning
11-5 Rating 1554
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sabres Lightning
All-time wins 65 54
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.1 2.9
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Sabres Lightning
Games played 16 16
Avg goals scored 3.1 3.8
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.1
Win percentage 50% 69%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 100%