Final Score: Devils 2 - Canadiens 5
Saturday, December 20, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 34 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 2 |
| Stat | Devils | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 32 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Avg goals conceded | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 27% | 59% |
Recent Results
Devils
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New York Islanders
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
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
Canadiens
@ Buffalo Sabres
Dec 19, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Dec 16, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Rangers
Dec 11, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 8, 1986 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 5, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 3, 1986 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 1, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2