Final Score: Avalanche 2 - Lightning 1
Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 30 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 48% | 23% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 41% | 21% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 15, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 9, 2008 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
vs Vancouver Canucks
Dec 7, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 5, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Nashville Predators
Dec 4, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 1, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 29, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
Lightning
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 8, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 2, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 29, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Minnesota Wild
Nov 28, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Rangers
Nov 26, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3