Final Score: Panthers 2 - Lightning 2
Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Panthers @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Panthers
12-18-8 Rating 1436
Form: WLLWT
Model Probability
39%
61%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.9
Lightning
15-14-5 Rating 1491
Form: LTLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Panthers Lightning
All-time wins 27 15
Last 5 meetings 1 2
Average goals 2.9 2.1
Last meeting 4 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Panthers Lightning
Games played 38 34
Avg goals scored 2.2 2.3
Avg goals conceded 2.7 2.2
Win percentage 32% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 28% 50%