Final Score: Lightning 3 - Hurricanes 4
Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Hurricanes
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 4 |
| Stat | Lightning | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 35 | 35 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Win percentage | 26% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 24% | 40% |
Recent Results
Lightning
vs New York Islanders
Dec 29, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
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
Hurricanes
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 23, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 19, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 18, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 15, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 12, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 5, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 4, 1998 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3