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
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 53 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 1 |
| 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% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Florida Panthers
Mar 17, 2009 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Winnipeg Jets
Mar 16, 2009 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 14, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Mar 12, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Nashville Predators
Mar 10, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 8, 2009 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 5, 2009 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 3, 2009 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Mar 1, 2009 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Boston Bruins
Feb 28, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
Lightning
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 17, 2009 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Florida Panthers
Mar 14, 2009 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 12, 2009 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Ottawa Senators
Mar 11, 2009 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 7, 2009 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
vs St. Louis Blues
Mar 6, 2009 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 3, 2009 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Calgary Flames
Mar 1, 2009 · Margin: +2 · Total: 14
8-6
@ Vancouver Canucks
Feb 27, 2009 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Edmonton Oilers
Feb 24, 2009 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5