Final Score: Devils 4 - Lightning 1
Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Devils | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 57 | 57 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 61% | 19% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 48% | 25% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Florida Panthers
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Islanders
Feb 7, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Feb 4, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Ottawa Senators
Feb 2, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 31, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 25, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ New York Rangers
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Lightning
@ Washington Capitals
Feb 25, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ 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