Final Score: Islanders 1 - Lightning 4
Saturday, December 14, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
10-11-8 Rating 1456
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.7
Lightning
9-15-3 Rating 1480
Form: LLWWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Lightning
All-time wins 6 11
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.8 3.4
Last meeting 3 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Lightning
Games played 29 27
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.2
Win percentage 34% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 21% 15%