Final Score: Lightning 5 - Hurricanes 6
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Hurricanes

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
11-17-3 Rating 1481
Form: TWWLL
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.6
Hurricanes
15-11-6 Rating 1503
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Hurricanes
All-time wins 7 7
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 2.9 2.9
Last meeting 3 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Hurricanes
Games played 31 32
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.2
Win percentage 35% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 59%