Final Score: Rangers 0 - Lightning 2
Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 1 |
| Stat | Rangers | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 29% | 21% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 26% | 35% |
Recent Results
Rangers
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 12, 1997 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 8, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
Lightning
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 23, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 14, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3