Final Score: Capitals 3 - Lightning 2
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
12-20 Rating 1420
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.1
Lightning
14-18 Rating 1488
Form: WLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Lightning
All-time wins 45 32
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.3 2.6
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Lightning
Games played 32 32
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.2
Win percentage 38% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 38% 65%