Final Score: Lightning 3 - Islanders 2
Saturday, April 5, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
29-39-9 Rating 1474
Form: WLTTL
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.3
Islanders
28-37-12 Rating 1462
Form: WWWLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Islanders
All-time wins 13 7
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 3.4 2.8
Last meeting 0 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Islanders
Games played 77 77
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.0
Win percentage 38% 36%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 47%