Final Score: Capitals 3 - Bruins 4
Saturday, December 21, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET
Capitals @ Bruins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Capitals | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 22 | 48 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 2 |
| Stat | Capitals | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 32 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Win percentage | 42% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 39% | 29% |
Recent Results
Capitals
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 20, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Los Angeles Kings
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
@ Anaheim Ducks
Dec 13, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ San Jose Sharks
Dec 11, 1996 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ New York Islanders
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 6, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
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
Bruins
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 19, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 17, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 6
0-6
vs Buffalo Sabres
Dec 14, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Dec 12, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 11
4-7
vs Anaheim Ducks
Dec 9, 1996 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Calgary Flames
Dec 7, 1996 · Margin: 0 · Total: 2
1-1
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 5, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 4, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 30, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6