Final Score: Panthers 2 - Lightning 2
Friday, January 2, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET

Panthers @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Panthers
15-20-6 Rating 1488
Form: LWWTW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.1
Lightning
9-23-7 Rating 1455
Form: TLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Panthers Lightning
All-time wins 12 5
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 2.8 1.8
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Panthers Lightning
Games played 41 39
Avg goals scored 2.6 1.8
Avg goals conceded 2.9 2.9
Win percentage 37% 23%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 39%