Final Score: Devils 3 - Oilers 2
Friday, December 20, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Devils @ Oilers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Devils | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 27 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Last meeting | 1 | 2 |
| Stat | Devils | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 34 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 47% |
Recent Results
Devils
@ Vancouver Canucks
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Calgary Flames
Dec 16, 1996 · Margin: +5 · Total: 5
5-0
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 6
3-3
@ Boston Bruins
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Florida Panthers
Dec 3, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 2
2-0
@ Colorado Avalanche
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Nov 28, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
Oilers
vs Colorado Avalanche
Dec 18, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Florida Panthers
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 4
2-2
@ Detroit Red Wings
Dec 10, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 0
0-0
vs St. Louis Blues
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Ottawa Senators
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ San Jose Sharks
Nov 29, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
vs Los Angeles Kings
Nov 27, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5