Final Score: Canucks 2 - Predators 1
Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Canucks @ Predators

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canucks
20-18 Rating 1510
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Nashville Predators +0.3
Predators
17-19 Rating 1498
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canucks Predators
All-time wins 24 13
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.2 2.5
Last meeting 3 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Canucks Predators
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.6 3.0
Win percentage 53% 47%
Away win % / Home win % 45% 67%