Final Score: Rangers 2 - Lightning 4
Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
20-15-5 Rating 1538
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: New York Rangers +0.0
Lightning
11-19-5 Rating 1474
Form: LLLTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Lightning
All-time wins 10 7
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 3.7 3.7
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Lightning
Games played 40 35
Avg goals scored 3.5 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.2
Win percentage 50% 31%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 18%