Final Score: Lightning 3 - Blue Jackets 5
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM ET

Lightning @ Blue Jackets

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lightning
26-42 Rating 1451
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
46%
54%
Projected margin: Columbus Blue Jackets +0.5
Blue Jackets
30-39 Rating 1459
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lightning Blue Jackets
All-time wins 4 2
Last 5 meetings 3 1
Average goals 1.9 1.4
Last meeting 4 2

Key Season Stats

Stat Lightning Blue Jackets
Games played 68 69
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.4
Avg goals conceded 3.2 2.6
Win percentage 38% 43%
Away win % / Home win % 30% 48%