Final Score: Lightning 3 - Wild 2
Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Wild

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
18-22 Rating 1493
Form: WLLWL
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: Minnesota Wild +0.6
Wild
21-19 Rating 1506
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Wild
All-time wins 1 4
Last 5 meetings 1 3
Average goals 2.7 3.7
Last meeting 3 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Wild
Games played 40 40
Avg goals scored 3.2 2.9
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.7
Win percentage 45% 52%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 81%