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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 6 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
Hurricanes
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3