Final Score: Lightning 4 - Canadiens 2
Monday, December 16, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 8 | 4 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 1 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Lightning | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 28 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 53% |
Recent Results
Lightning
vs New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ 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
Canadiens
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 25, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3