Final Score: Hurricanes 9 - Lightning 3
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Hurricanes @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Hurricanes
34-32 Rating 1507
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
61%
39%
Projected margin: Carolina Hurricanes +0.4
Lightning
21-44 Rating 1417
Form: LLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Hurricanes Lightning
All-time wins 39 33
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 2.9 2.8
Last meeting 4 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Hurricanes Lightning
Games played 66 65
Avg goals scored 2.7 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.2
Win percentage 52% 32%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 33%