Final Score: Lightning 5 - Panthers 3
Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Panthers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
38-22-7 Rating 1544
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.3
Panthers
24-30-14 Rating 1455
Form: WLTWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Panthers
All-time wins 16 28
Last 5 meetings 1 2
Average goals 2.1 2.8
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Panthers
Games played 67 68
Avg goals scored 3.0 2.2
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.5
Win percentage 57% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 54% 41%