Final Score: Oilers 0 - Capitals 2
Saturday, January 2, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Oilers @ Capitals

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Oilers
23-12-3 Rating 1594
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
58%
42%
Projected margin: Edmonton Oilers +0.1
Capitals
17-17-5 Rating 1523
Form: TLTWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Oilers Capitals
All-time wins 12 10
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average goals 4.4 4.0
Last meeting 2 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Oilers Capitals
Games played 38 39
Avg goals scored 4.7 3.3
Avg goals conceded 3.5 3.1
Win percentage 61% 44%
Away win % / Home win % 44% 58%