Final Score: Penguins 5 - Capitals 3
Friday, December 6, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 82 | 76 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 4 |
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 25 | 26 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Win percentage | 36% | 50% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 14% | 46% |
Recent Results
Penguins
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 8
6-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 8
7-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 21, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs New York Rangers
Nov 16, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 11
3-8
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 14, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 12, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
Capitals
vs Detroit Red Wings
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
vs New York Islanders
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 23, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Nov 22, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 19, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Florida Panthers
Nov 18, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 15, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 14, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2