Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Canadiens 2
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
15-18 Rating 1491
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.7
Canadiens
18-14 Rating 1520
Form: LLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Canadiens
All-time wins 74 113
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.9 3.6
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Canadiens
Games played 33 32
Avg goals scored 2.6 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.6
Win percentage 45% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 61%