Final Score: Canadiens 6 - Lightning 2
Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
28-30 Rating 1495
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.9
Lightning
32-27 Rating 1542
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Lightning
All-time wins 22 23
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.6 2.5
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Lightning
Games played 58 59
Avg goals scored 2.9 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.0
Win percentage 48% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 39% 57%