Final Score: Lightning 2 - Islanders 1
Monday, January 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Islanders

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
19-20 Rating 1527
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: New York Islanders +0.1
Islanders
17-20 Rating 1490
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Islanders
All-time wins 28 26
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 2.6 2.9
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Islanders
Games played 39 37
Avg goals scored 3.1 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.7
Win percentage 49% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 47%