Final Score: Lightning 3 - Penguins 7
Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
13-19-5 Rating 1483
Form: LTTWW
Model Probability
37%
63%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.1
Penguins
20-15-4 Rating 1554
Form: WTWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Penguins
All-time wins 4 9
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.0 4.3
Last meeting 5 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Penguins
Games played 37 39
Avg goals scored 2.9 3.6
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.2
Win percentage 35% 51%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 65%