Final Score: Panthers 8 - Lightning 2
Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Panthers @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Panthers
22-35 Rating 1439
Form: LWLWL
Model Probability
32%
68%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5
Lightning
32-26 Rating 1547
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Panthers Lightning
All-time wins 30 19
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.8 2.1
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Panthers Lightning
Games played 57 58
Avg goals scored 2.7 3.1
Avg goals conceded 3.1 2.9
Win percentage 39% 55%
Away win % / Home win % 23% 59%