Final Score: Islanders 0 - Lightning 3
Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Islanders @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Islanders | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 15 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Islanders | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 37% | 24% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 24% |
Recent Results
Islanders
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 28, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 20, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 18, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 17, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 15, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 8, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 5, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
Lightning
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 23, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 21, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 18, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 15, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 12, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 11, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 8, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7