Final Score: Lightning 5 - Blackhawks 3
Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Blackhawks

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
36-22-7 Rating 1537
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Blackhawks
18-38-9 Rating 1441
Form: LWLTT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Blackhawks
All-time wins 7 12
Last 5 meetings 0 4
Average goals 2.3 2.9
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Blackhawks
Games played 65 65
Avg goals scored 2.9 2.3
Avg goals conceded 2.3 3.0
Win percentage 55% 28%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 39%