Final Score: Canadiens 4 - Lightning 3
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
17-17 Rating 1494
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.8
Lightning
19-18 Rating 1536
Form: LLLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Lightning
All-time wins 21 23
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.6 2.5
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Lightning
Games played 34 37
Avg goals scored 2.9 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.2
Win percentage 50% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 58%