Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Hurricanes 1
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Hurricanes

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
17-21 Rating 1475
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.2
Hurricanes
9-27 Rating 1453
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Hurricanes
All-time wins 114 75
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.6 2.9
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Hurricanes
Games played 38 36
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.8 3.6
Win percentage 45% 25%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 44%