Final Score: Rangers 3 - Lightning 5
Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 23 | 19 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Rangers | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 39 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 62% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 28, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 26, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 16, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 11, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Lightning
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 2002 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 2002 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Nashville Predators
Dec 21, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 19, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 18, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs New York Islanders
Dec 14, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 12, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3