Final Score: Hurricanes 2 - Lightning 5
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
13-26 Rating 1454
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.8
Lightning
16-20 Rating 1497
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Lightning
All-time wins 46 41
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.0 2.9
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Lightning
Games played 39 36
Avg goals scored 2.6 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.3
Win percentage 33% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 22% 67%