Final Score: Bruins 2 - Lightning 1
Friday, December 30, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Bruins @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Bruins
13-24 Rating 1485
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
40%
60%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.9
Lightning
19-19 Rating 1531
Form: LLLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Bruins Lightning
All-time wins 27 11
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 3.3 2.6
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Bruins Lightning
Games played 37 38
Avg goals scored 2.9 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.4 3.2
Win percentage 35% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 55%