Final Score: Capitals 5 - Penguins 3
Monday, March 17, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Capitals @ Penguins

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Capitals
44-20-5 Rating 1590
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Washington Capitals +0.7
Penguins
31-31-8 Rating 1457
Form: LLLLT

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Capitals Penguins
All-time wins 38 28
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average goals 3.9 3.8
Last meeting 5 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Capitals Penguins
Games played 69 70
Avg goals scored 3.9 3.9
Avg goals conceded 3.3 3.7
Win percentage 64% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 51% 56%