Final Score: Capitals 3 - Lightning 2
Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 47 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 59 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 43% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 50% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Florida Panthers
Feb 15, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Winnipeg Jets
Feb 13, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Rangers
Feb 10, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Feb 8, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 6, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Feb 5, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Feb 2, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 31, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Jan 29, 2008 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 24, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
Lightning
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 14, 2008 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Feb 12, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Feb 9, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Nashville Predators
Feb 7, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Feb 5, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Florida Panthers
Feb 2, 2008 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 31, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 29, 2008 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 24, 2008 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Edmonton Oilers
Jan 22, 2008 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3