Final Score: Lightning 4 - Capitals 3
Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 5 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Lightning | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 56 |
| Avg goals scored | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Win percentage | 18% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 11% | 48% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 7, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 5, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Feb 2, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Florida Panthers
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Washington Capitals
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Capitals
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Detroit Red Wings
Feb 1, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ New York Rangers
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Jan 25, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0