Final Score: Hurricanes 4 - Lightning 5
Monday, December 26, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
23-11 Rating 1508
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.7
Lightning
18-18 Rating 1533
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Lightning
All-time wins 25 21
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.8 2.7
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Lightning
Games played 34 36
Avg goals scored 3.7 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.2
Win percentage 68% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 56%