Final Score: Bruins 5 - Lightning 4
Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 7:00 PM ET

Bruins @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Bruins
20-14-3 Rating 1512
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Boston Bruins +0.2
Lightning
15-18-3 Rating 1435
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Bruins Lightning
All-time wins 22 7
Last 5 meetings 4 0
Average goals 3.5 2.3
Last meeting 6 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Bruins Lightning
Games played 37 36
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.0
Avg goals conceded 2.3 2.1
Win percentage 54% 42%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 60%