Final Score: Bruins 6 - Lightning 4
Saturday, March 8, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Bruins @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Bruins
21-35-9 Rating 1465
Form: TWTLL
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.7
Lightning
26-31-7 Rating 1494
Form: WLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Bruins Lightning
All-time wins 9 4
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 6 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Bruins Lightning
Games played 65 64
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.6 3.1
Win percentage 32% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 32% 38%