Final Score: Islanders 3 - Lightning 4
Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
11-14-4 Rating 1484
Form: WWWLT
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.1
Lightning
14-13-3 Rating 1453
Form: WLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Lightning
All-time wins 21 20
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.1 2.8
Last meeting 7 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Lightning
Games played 29 30
Avg goals scored 2.7 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.8
Win percentage 38% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 67%