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
Rangers
14-20-5 Rating 1460
Form: LLTLW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.4
Lightning
16-15-5 Rating 1456
Form: TLTLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Lightning
All-time wins 23 19
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.4 3.3
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

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%