Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2024-02-07 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 3 - 1 Tampa Bay Lightning
🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 49.4%
TBL: 50.6%
Expected Goals
NYR: 2.83
TBL: 3.31
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 43%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • NYR at home vs TBL: 2-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | TBL 2 - 4 NYR | NYR | TBL |
| 2025-11-29 | NYR 1 - 4 TBL | TBL | TBL |
| 2025-11-12 | TBL 3 - 7 NYR | NYR | TBL |
| 2025-04-17 | NYR 4 - 0 TBL | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-04-07 | NYR 1 - 5 TBL | TBL | TBL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYR | 12 | 0 | 0.58 |
| 1 | TBL | 11 | 0 | 0.54 |
| 2 | NYR | 19 | 0 | 1.17 |
| 2 | TBL | 8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| 3 | NYR | 10 | 2 | 1.28 |
| 3 | TBL | 19 | 0 | 0.97 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 50.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 3 - 1 Tampa Bay Lightning
Expected: 2.8 - 3.3
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