Final Score: Lightning 1 - Hurricanes 1
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Hurricanes

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
15-13-3 Rating 1457
Form: LLLWW
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.9
Hurricanes
13-15-4 Rating 1508
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Hurricanes
All-time wins 15 23
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.7 2.9
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Hurricanes
Games played 31 32
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.8 2.6
Win percentage 48% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 33% 41%