Final Score: Lightning 4 - Sharks 3
Saturday, December 7, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Sharks
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 6 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 7 | 3 |
| Stat | Lightning | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 27 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 32% | 37% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 46% | 33% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Dallas Stars
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 14, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
Sharks
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Detroit Red Wings
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 18, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 15, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 12, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4