Final Score: Lightning 4 - Capitals 7
Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 32 | 51 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Lightning | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Win percentage | 28% | 63% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 32% | 88% |
Recent Results
Lightning
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 27, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ 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
Capitals
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 30, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 2008 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ New York Rangers
Dec 23, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 2008 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 18, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 16, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 13, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 12, 2008 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1