Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Lightning 5
Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
38-16 Rating 1543
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.5
Lightning
30-26 Rating 1540
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Lightning
All-time wins 25 22
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.8 2.8
Last meeting 4 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Lightning
Games played 54 56
Avg goals scored 3.8 3.0
Avg goals conceded 3.0 2.9
Win percentage 70% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 58% 58%