Final Score: Lightning 3 - Canadiens 2
Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Lightning | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 29 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 29% | 40% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Minnesota Wild
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 8, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 5, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 3, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ New York Rangers
Dec 1, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Vancouver Canucks
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 27, 2002 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs New York Islanders
Nov 21, 2002 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
Canadiens
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 10, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 7, 2002 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 6, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 13
6-7
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 4, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 30, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 29, 2002 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Winnipeg Jets
Nov 26, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 23, 2002 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Ottawa Senators
Nov 21, 2002 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 20, 2002 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2