Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Lightning 5
Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
28-23-6 Rating 1494
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
44%
56%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.6
Lightning
28-20-7 Rating 1517
Form: WWLWT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Lightning
All-time wins 20 18
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.7 2.3
Last meeting 1 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Lightning
Games played 57 55
Avg goals scored 2.5 2.7
Avg goals conceded 2.2 2.2
Win percentage 49% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 50%