Final Score: Lightning 4 - Rangers 3
Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 10 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 2 |
| Stat | Lightning | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 44 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 45% | 57% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 6, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Anaheim Ducks
Jan 3, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 31, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
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
Rangers
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 6, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 4, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs New York Islanders
Jan 2, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 31, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ 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