Final Score: Hurricanes 3 - Panthers 2
Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Panthers

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
18-18 Rating 1529
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
59%
41%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.2
Panthers
13-24 Rating 1452
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Panthers
All-time wins 26 23
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average goals 2.6 2.7
Last meeting 3 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Panthers
Games played 36 37
Avg goals scored 3.1 2.7
Avg goals conceded 3.1 3.3
Win percentage 50% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 47%