Final Score: Lightning 4 - Canadiens 1
Thursday, January 8, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
16-16-6 Rating 1487
Form: LTLWL
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.5
Canadiens
20-17-5 Rating 1487
Form: WTWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Canadiens
All-time wins 17 20
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 2.3 2.7
Last meeting 2 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Canadiens
Games played 38 42
Avg goals scored 2.3 2.4
Avg goals conceded 2.2 2.2
Win percentage 42% 48%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 55%