Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Lightning 2
Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
19-27-6 Rating 1463
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
54%
46%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.1
Lightning
9-33-8 Rating 1422
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Lightning
All-time wins 11 8
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.1 2.8
Last meeting 2 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Lightning
Games played 52 50
Avg goals scored 2.4 1.8
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.2
Win percentage 37% 18%
Away win % / Home win % 26% 28%