Final Score: Avalanche 1 - Canadiens 4
Wednesday, December 31, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET
Avalanche @ Canadiens
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Avalanche | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 30 | 32 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 3 |
| Stat | Avalanche | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 39 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 60% |
Recent Results
Avalanche
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Winnipeg Jets
Dec 21, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Dallas Stars
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 18, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 17, 1986 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Boston Bruins
Dec 14, 1986 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 13, 1986 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 9, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 6, 1986 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
Canadiens
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 30, 1986 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 27, 1986 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 26, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 22, 1986 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 20, 1986 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ 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