Final Score: Rangers 2 - Panthers 1
Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Rangers @ Panthers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Rangers
13-20-5 Rating 1457
Form: WLLTL
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: Florida Panthers +0.2
Panthers
10-16-9 Rating 1427
Form: TWTLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Rangers Panthers
All-time wins 24 17
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.9 2.6
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Rangers Panthers
Games played 38 35
Avg goals scored 2.4 2.4
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.0
Win percentage 34% 29%
Away win % / Home win % 25% 22%