Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Lightning 1
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
20-15 Rating 1523
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Lightning
10-25 Rating 1423
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Lightning
All-time wins 28 28
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.7 2.5
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Lightning
Games played 35 35
Avg goals scored 3.0 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.1
Win percentage 57% 29%
Away win % / Home win % 56% 25%