Final Score: Blue Jackets 2 - Lightning 5
Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM ET

Blue Jackets @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blue Jackets
13-23 Rating 1484
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
41%
59%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.8
Lightning
17-18 Rating 1523
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blue Jackets Lightning
All-time wins 7 12
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 2.0 2.4
Last meeting 1 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Blue Jackets Lightning
Games played 36 35
Avg goals scored 2.4 2.5
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.3
Win percentage 36% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 50%