Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Lightning 4
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 1.9 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 22% | 19% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
vs New York Rangers
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
Lightning
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ 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