Final Score: Canadiens 1 - Lightning 3
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
22-15 Rating 1525
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.1
Lightning
17-21 Rating 1492
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Lightning
All-time wins 25 24
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 2.7 2.4
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Lightning
Games played 37 38
Avg goals scored 3.2 3.2
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.2
Win percentage 59% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 45%