Final Score: Lightning 5 - Panthers 6
Monday, March 20, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Panthers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
36-32 Rating 1535
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.2
Panthers
28-39 Rating 1455
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Panthers
All-time wins 19 31
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.1 2.9
Last meeting 2 8

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Panthers
Games played 68 67
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.1
Win percentage 53% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 59%