Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Kings 5
Saturday, January 2, 1988 at 7:00 PM ET

Canadiens @ Kings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Canadiens
22-9-9 Rating 1570
Form: LTWLW
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.6
Kings
11-24-4 Rating 1439
Form: LLWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Canadiens Kings
All-time wins 64 18
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average goals 4.4 2.7
Last meeting 6 4

Key Season Stats

Stat Canadiens Kings
Games played 40 39
Avg goals scored 3.7 3.6
Avg goals conceded 3.0 4.7
Win percentage 55% 28%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 37%