Final Score: Islanders 3 - Lightning 1
Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Islanders @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Islanders
31-30-10 Rating 1495
Form: LLLLW
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.9
Lightning
41-23-8 Rating 1548
Form: WTWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Islanders Lightning
All-time wins 23 23
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.1 2.8
Last meeting 5 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Islanders Lightning
Games played 71 72
Avg goals scored 2.8 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.6 2.3
Win percentage 44% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 59%