Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Lightning 2
Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
15-18 Rating 1518
Form: LLLLL
Model Probability
51%
49%
Projected margin: Tampa Bay Lightning +0.2
Lightning
14-18 Rating 1492
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Lightning
All-time wins 29 25
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 2.9 2.8
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Lightning
Games played 33 32
Avg goals scored 3.1 3.2
Avg goals conceded 3.2 3.2
Win percentage 45% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 37% 47%