Final Score: Capitals 5 - Lightning 1
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
34-21 Rating 1534
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.5
Lightning
19-36 Rating 1429
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Lightning
All-time wins 52 32
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 7 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Lightning
Games played 55 55
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.1
Win percentage 62% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 37%