Final Score: Capitals 2 - Penguins 6
Wednesday, December 30, 1981 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 7 |
| Stat | Capitals | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 36 | 36 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Win percentage | 28% | 42% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 17% | 67% |
Recent Results
Capitals
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
@ New York Rangers
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
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
Penguins
@ New York Rangers
Dec 27, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 26, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 12
5-7
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 20, 1981 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 19, 1981 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 16, 1981 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ New York Rangers
Dec 14, 1981 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 12, 1981 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 9, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 1981 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7