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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 5 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 30, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 27, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 26, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 9, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
Lightning
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
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