Final Score: Capitals 4 - Lightning 2
Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Lightning

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
49-31 Rating 1537
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
68%
32%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.7
Lightning
24-56 Rating 1396
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Lightning
All-time wins 55 32
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 3.4 2.5
Last meeting 5 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Lightning
Games played 80 80
Avg goals scored 3.3 2.6
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.4
Win percentage 61% 30%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 30%