Final Score: Lightning 4 - Hurricanes 5
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Hurricanes

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
38-18 Rating 1581
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.3
Hurricanes
36-21 Rating 1565
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Hurricanes
All-time wins 78 65
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.0 2.7
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Hurricanes
Games played 56 57
Avg goals scored 3.6 3.5
Avg goals conceded 2.5 2.9
Win percentage 68% 63%
Away win % / Home win % 68% 68%