Final Score: Capitals 5 - Lightning 2
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
44-28 Rating 1536
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.6
Lightning
23-47 Rating 1416
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Lightning
All-time wins 53 32
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.3 2.5
Last meeting 5 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Lightning
Games played 72 70
Avg goals scored 3.2 2.6
Avg goals conceded 2.9 3.3
Win percentage 61% 33%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 31%