Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Lightning 1
Thursday, January 30, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
18-25-8 Rating 1485
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Lightning
18-23-6 Rating 1491
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Lightning
All-time wins 4 9
Last 5 meetings 1 2
Average goals 2.1 2.8
Last meeting 4 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Lightning
Games played 51 47
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.6 3.2
Win percentage 35% 38%
Away win % / Home win % 23% 29%