Final Score: Devils 2 - Lightning 3
Friday, March 5, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Devils @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Devils
34-21-11 Rating 1555
Form: WLLLW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.3
Lightning
37-22-7 Rating 1540
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Devils Lightning
All-time wins 34 13
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 3.3 2.0
Last meeting 1 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Devils Lightning
Games played 66 66
Avg goals scored 2.5 3.0
Avg goals conceded 2.0 2.3
Win percentage 52% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 58%