Final Score: Devils 2 - Capitals 4
Tuesday, December 9, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 14 | 37 |
| Last 5 meetings | 0 | 5 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Devils | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 26 | 28 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 32% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 31% | 42% |
Recent Results
Devils
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 4, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs New York Rangers
Dec 2, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 13
8-5
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Nov 23, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 22, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 19, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Nov 17, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 15, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
Capitals
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 1, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 29, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 28, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 26, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 22, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Detroit Red Wings
Nov 21, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs Los Angeles Kings
Nov 18, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 16, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6