Final Score: Capitals 3 - Rangers 3
Wednesday, January 4, 1989 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 36 | 40 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 40 | 40 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 52% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 35% | 63% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 2, 1989 · Margin: +8 · Total: 8
8-0
@ New York Islanders
Dec 31, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 30, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Rangers
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New York Rangers
Dec 19, 1988 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 15, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 13, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
Rangers
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 2, 1989 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 31, 1988 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ New Jersey Devils
Dec 27, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 12
7-5
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 26, 1988 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 23, 1988 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 21, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 19, 1988 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 17, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New York Islanders
Dec 14, 1988 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Los Angeles Kings
Dec 12, 1988 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5