Final Score: Canadiens 5 - Panthers 4
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Panthers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
20-22 Rating 1482
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Florida Panthers +0.4
Panthers
16-24 Rating 1473
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Panthers
All-time wins 25 28
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 2.6 2.6
Last meeting 1 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Panthers
Games played 42 40
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.8
Avg goals conceded 2.7 3.2
Win percentage 48% 40%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 33%