Final Score: Blackhawks 5 - Lightning 3
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Blackhawks @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Blackhawks
31-23 Rating 1523
Form: WLWLW
Model Probability
62%
38%
Projected margin: Chicago Blackhawks +0.5
Lightning
19-37 Rating 1426
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Blackhawks Lightning
All-time wins 13 9
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average goals 3.0 2.4
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Blackhawks Lightning
Games played 54 56
Avg goals scored 3.4 2.5
Avg goals conceded 2.5 3.1
Win percentage 57% 34%
Away win % / Home win % 53% 36%