Final Score: Capitals 3 - Rangers 2
Sunday, December 20, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 3 |
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Win percentage | 28% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 12% | 35% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
@ New York Islanders
Dec 17, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 11, 1981 · Margin: +9 · Total: 13
11-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 4, 1981 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: +6 · Total: 12
9-3
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
Rangers
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 5, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 2, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Colorado Avalanche
Nov 29, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 28, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7